Bone grafting for implants in River Edge, NJ

What to Expect If You Need a Dental Bone Graft?

• Your oral surgeon can assess if you need a bone graft for dental implants or another reason.
• If you need a bone graft, identify the area where the bone is missing and create a personalized treatment plan.
• They will then discuss this plan with you in detail so you know what to expect.

• Your oral surgeon will thoroughly numb the area using a local anesthetic. If you feel anxious or nervous, ask about sedation dentistry to help you feel more comfortable and relaxed.
• Your implant dentist makes a small incision into your gum to expose the jawbone.
• They can then add bone grafting material to build up deficient areas.
• Often the bone graft is covered with a membrane that provides additional protection and prevents the gum tissue from growing into the bone graft.
• Once complete, the gum is stitched over the grafting material, and the bone graft is left to heal.