Bone loss in the jaw is common in people who have lost teeth,
had gum disease, suffered facial trauma, or have ill-fitting
dentures. Even with just a single missing tooth, 40-60% of the
supporting bone structure can be lost in the first year, which
can make it very difficult to place a dental implant that will
last. But today, thanks to advanced bone grafting techniques, we
have the ability to grow bone where you need it. This gives us
the opportunity to build a strong foundation on which successful
implants can be placed to help restore a fully functional,
beautiful smile. There are several bone graft options, which
will be determined during your treatment planning with your
doctor. Common Bone Grafting Procedures - Autogenous Bone Graft
- Also called autografts, these types of grafts are made from
the patient's own bone, removed from another part of the body.
The most common area is the hip. - Allogeneic bone - Bone from a
human tissue donor obtained from a bone bank (cadaver bone). -
Xenogenic - Similar to