Bone Grafting
Healthy bone provides important support for the teeth and can be especially important when planning dental implant treatment. When bone has been lost because of missing teeth, infection, periodontal disease, trauma, or other conditions, bone grafting may be recommended to rebuild the area.
Dr. Christopher Duplaga provides bone grafting at Center for Oral Surgery in Wheeling, West Virginia, for patients throughout the Ohio Valley. Treatment is planned according to the location and amount of bone loss as well as your future surgical and restorative needs.
Our team will explain whether grafting is recommended, how it fits into your treatment plan, and what you can expect during healing.
Why Grafting May Be Recommended
Bone naturally changes after a tooth is lost. Without a tooth root providing stimulation, the jawbone in that area may gradually decrease in height or width.
Bone grafting may be used to:
- Preserve bone after an extraction
- Rebuild areas of previous bone loss
- Prepare for dental implant placement
- Improve support around an implant site
- Repair bone affected by trauma or infection
- Strengthen areas with insufficient bone volume
Not every implant patient requires a bone graft. The need for grafting depends on your anatomy and treatment goals.
Creating the Right Foundation
Imaging allows Dr. Duplaga to evaluate the amount and quality of bone available in the treatment area.
The timing of a bone graft varies from patient to patient. In some cases, grafting can be completed at the same time as a tooth extraction or implant procedure. Other patients may need the graft to heal before the next stage of treatment begins.
If dental implants are part of your long-term plan, we will explain how bone grafting may help create the support needed for implant placement.
Supporting Healthy Healing
During Treatment
Bone graft material is placed in the area where additional volume or support is needed. The technique used depends on the size and location of the defect and the goals of treatment.
Comfort options will be reviewed before surgery, including sedation when appropriate.
After Surgery
Healing occurs gradually as the grafted area develops a stronger foundation. Recovery and healing time vary based on the type and extent of grafting performed.
Our team will provide individualized instructions and let you know when the area is ready for the next stage of treatment.
Bone Grafting Near You
Patients from throughout the region visit our Wheeling office for bone grafting and implant-related surgical care.
Our service area includes:
- Moundsville, WV
- New Martinsville, WV
- Weirton, WV
- St. Clairsville, OH
- Steubenville, OH
- Washington, PA
If you have been told that you have experienced bone loss or may need grafting before dental implant treatment, we can evaluate your needs and discuss available options.
Make an Appointment
If you have been referred for oral surgery, are experiencing a dental concern, or want to learn more about dental implant treatment, contact Center for Oral Surgery in Wheeling, WV.
Our team can help you schedule an evaluation and determine the next step in your care.