Build a Strong Foundation for New Teeth With Bone Grafts in El Paso
Bone grafting can help rebuild jawbone where teeth have been lost or bone has changed. At Pebble Hills Dental Care, a consultation helps determine whether grafting is appropriate before considering dental implants. The recommended approach, healing time, and suitability for implants depend on your individual examination. Depending on your needs, grafting may help with the following goals:
- Strengthens thin or damaged jawbone
- Sets the stage for secure dental implants
- Fills gaps from missing teeth
- Rebuilds bone in a planned treatment area
- Helps prepare for a planned tooth replacement
- Shapes your jaw for a natural look
- Supports an individualized treatment plan
Call (915) 289-2301 to discuss a consultation. Our team will help you understand the next steps.
Make Implants a Reality With a Bone Graft
A bone grafting procedure rebuilds the jaw ridge and the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. When a tooth is extracted or lost, the surrounding bone often deteriorates over time, creating a sunken area in your jaw. This bone loss can make placing dental implants difficult or impossible without first rebuilding the foundation.
With our team's implant expertise, we offer several surgical procedures that help prepare your jaw to receive them. In addition to bone grafting, your dentist can perform a sinus lift or ridge augmentation.The bone grafting process typically involves several steps. Here's what to expect:
- We perform an initial consultation with 3-D imaging to evaluate bone structure.
- Your dentist explains the grafting material and how it will be placed. Pebble Hills Dental Care does not offer sedation. Your dentist will explain the anesthesia and comfort plan appropriate for your procedure. Tell our team about any dental anxiety before treatment.
- Healing can take several months and varies by procedure and individual health. Your dentist will assess healing before deciding when to proceed with implants.
- You'll see us for regular checkups to monitor your progress.
Bone grafting may create additional support for a future restoration, but healing and implant suitability cannot be guaranteed.
Call Pebble Hills Dental Care today at (915) 289-2301 for a consultation to find out more about bone grafts in El Paso. You can also request an appointment online. Our team will contact you to confirm availability; a request is not a confirmed booking.Common Questions About Bone Grafts
What is a bone graft?
A bone graft places grafting material in an area where additional bone support is needed. Your dentist will explain the material, healing process, and alternatives. Grafting may help prepare an area for an implant, but it does not guarantee that an implant will be suitable.
Are bone grafts painful?
Bone grafting is oral surgery, and soreness or swelling may occur afterward. Pebble Hills Dental Care does not offer sedation. Before treatment, your dentist will discuss anesthesia, comfort measures, and individualized recovery instructions. Contact the office if symptoms worsen or you have concerns while healing.
Are bone grafts safe?
Bone grafting has potential benefits and risks, including infection, delayed healing, or an unsuccessful graft. Your dentist will review your health history, explain alternatives, and discuss whether the procedure is appropriate for you.