Rebuild and Strengthen the Foundation for Your Smile
Bone loss in the jaw can occur after tooth loss, injury, or certain medical conditions. When bone density decreases, it can affect your appearance, chewing ability, and eligibility for dental implants. Bone grafting helps restore missing bone and strengthen the jaw, creating a stable foundation for long-term oral health.
At Arrow Oral Surgery, our experienced oral surgeons use advanced bone grafting techniques to rebuild and rejuvenate areas affected by bone loss. Whether you’re preparing for dental implants or restoring jaw structure after trauma, we’ll design a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
How Bone Grafting Works
Bone grafting is a minor surgical procedure that adds bone or bone-like material to areas with insufficient density. The graft material serves as a scaffold for new bone growth, allowing your body to regenerate strong, healthy bone tissue over time.
Bone graft materials can come from several sources:
- Autograft: Your own bone, typically from another area of the body.
- Allograft: Donor bone from a human tissue source.
- Xenograft: Bone derived from animal tissue, often bovine.
- Alloplastic: Synthetic materials that promote natural bone formation.
For many patients, bone grafting is the first step before dental implant placement. By restoring lost bone, we can ensure your future implants integrate properly and last for years to come.
Anesthesia Options
Your comfort is our priority. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss anesthesia options best suited to your treatment and comfort level:
- Local anesthesia – Numbs the surgical site.
- Nitrous oxide – Provides relaxation and mild sedation.
- IV sedation – Ideal for patients who prefer a deeper level of comfort.
Types of Bone Graft Procedures
Every patient’s needs are unique. At Arrow Oral Surgery, we use x-rays to evaluate bone structure and recommend the most appropriate grafting approach.
Ridge Augmentation: When bone has resorbed after tooth loss, ridge augmentation rebuilds the height and width of the alveolar ridge to support future dental implants and maintain natural contours.
Sinus Lift: For patients missing upper molars, a sinus lift gently raises the sinus membrane and places grafting material to increase bone height, making dental implants possible in the back of the upper jaw.
Socket Preservation: After a tooth extraction, socket preservation maintains the bone and gum shape by filling the empty socket with graft material. This procedure helps ensure ideal bone quality for a future implant.
Major Bone Grafting: Significant bone loss from trauma, congenital conditions, or disease may require major grafting. These procedures often use the patient’s own bone to restore larger areas of missing bone.
Schedule a Bone Graft Consultation in Mequon, WI
If bone loss has affected your smile or your ability to receive dental implants, Arrow Oral Surgery can help. Our team uses advanced technology and proven grafting materials to rebuild bone and restore a healthy foundation for lasting results.
Call today or request a consultation online to learn more about bone grafting in Mequon, WI, and begin your path toward a stronger, more confident smile.