Bone Graft
A bone graft is a dental procedure performed to restore the bone structure of the jaw. This is often necessary when a tooth has been lost or extracted, which can lead to bone loss in the affected area. The surgeon takes a small sample of bone, either from another part of your body or, more commonly, from a donor source, from which only the bone-producing cells (osteoblasts) are extracted, sterilized, and processed to be placed in the area where bone needs to be regenerated. Over time (approximately 4-6 months), this bone graft promotes the growth of new bone tissue, strengthening the jawbone and preparing the area for a future procedure, such as dental implant placement.
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A bone graft filler is a bone graft performed immediately after a tooth extraction, i.e., during the same surgical procedure. This is called a bone graft to fill an extraction socket. Here’s how it works:
When a tooth is extracted, an empty space, or socket, is left in the jawbone. To prevent the bone from resorbing or shrinking, the dentist or maxillofacial surgeon places bone graft material into this socket. This material can come from various sources, such as synthetic bone, animal bone, or even human bone.
This procedure helps preserve the height and thickness of the bone, preparing the site for future dental implant placement, if necessary. It can also help maintain facial structure and prevent further complications.