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Extraction and Bone Grafting
What Is Extraction And Bone Grafting?
Sometimes a tooth needs to be removed because it’s damaged, infected, or can’t be restored predictably. Bone grafting is a procedure that can help rebuild or preserve the jawbone after an extraction. It’s often used to support long-term oral health and, in some cases, to prepare the area for a dental implant later on.
Why Might Bone Grafting Be Recommended?
Supports A Strong Foundation
A graft can help maintain bone volume in an extraction site, which may be important for stability and future tooth replacement options.
Helps Preserve Your Smile’s Shape
By supporting the jawbone, grafting can help reduce the changes that sometimes happen in the area after a tooth is removed.
Planned Around Comfort & Healing
We tailor the approach to your needs and talk through aftercare so you know what to expect during recovery.
What To Expect From Your Visit
We’ll begin with an exam and imaging as needed to understand the tooth, surrounding bone, and your overall oral health. If an extraction is recommended, we’ll explain why and review alternatives when appropriate.
If bone grafting makes sense for your situation, we’ll discuss the goal of the graft, what it helps support, and the general healing timeline. Every patient is different, so we’ll tailor guidance to your case.
Our team will provide clear home-care instructions and let you know when to contact us with questions. We’ll also schedule follow-up visits to monitor healing and plan next steps if you’re considering a future implant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about extraction and bone grafting
Not always. It depends on the tooth, the condition of the bone, and your plans for replacing the tooth. We’ll review your goals and recommend the most appropriate next step.
Healing time varies based on the type of graft and your individual health. We’ll give you a general timeline and follow up to make sure healing is progressing as expected.
We focus on keeping you comfortable during treatment and will review post-visit expectations. Some tenderness is common, and we’ll discuss ways to support comfort at home.
Sometimes immediate placement is an option, and other times it’s better to allow the site to heal first. We’ll explain which approach fits your situation and why.
Coverage depends on your plan and the reason for treatment. We can review benefits with you and discuss cost and financing options before you commit to treatment.