Bone Graft Surgery Applications

1. Saving Teeth: Severe periodontal disease can lead to bone loss, causing teeth to become loose and vulnerable to loss. Bone grafting can help regenerate the bone surrounding these teeth, providing increased support and stability, ultimately preserving them.
   
   
2. Tooth Extractions: Today, it's common practice to introduce bone grafting material into a tooth socket after extraction. This approach preserves the option to replace the missing tooth with a dental implant in the future by maintaining bone volume and density.
   
   
3. Dental Implants: Dental implants are an ideal tooth replacement solution, where a small titanium post is anchored in the jawbone and affixed with a dental crown. This procedure requires sufficient bone volume and density for successful outcomes. In cases of prior bone loss, grafting can stimulate bone regeneration, ensuring a solid foundation for the implant. All bone grafts typically require a healing period of 4-6 months before dental implant placement.