{"id":363,"date":"2017-09-16T18:18:48","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T18:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/?p=363"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:25:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:25:25","slug":"bone-grafting-for-dental-implant-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/bone-grafting-for-dental-implant-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bone Grafting Required For Dental Implant Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AdobeStock_51923777-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"couple embracing\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AdobeStock_51923777-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AdobeStock_51923777-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AdobeStock_51923777-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>So you\u2019ve decided you want to replace your missing teeth with dental implants &#8212; great! You\u2019ve made a wonderful decision for your oral and overall health. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But wait. You\u2019ve heard you need to undergo <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">another<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> procedure in advance of getting dental implants?<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your implant dentist told you that you need to have a bone graft before your dental implant surgery, there\u2019s no reason to worry. It\u2019s a routine procedure that a lot of patients require, and sometimes, the implants can be placed on the very same day as the bone graft is completed.<\/span>\n\n<!--more-->\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need a bone graft if\u2026<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your teeth have been missing for awhile<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your upper molars are being replaced<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You had severe gum disease (periodontitis)<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have always had a small or weak jaw<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people learn they need to have a bone graft before they can get dental implants. It can be discouraging to hear, but don\u2019t worry &#8212; it\u2019s totally worth it to enjoy all the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/7-reasons-people-choose-dental-implants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits of implant dentistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Are Bone Grafts Necessary?<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental implant procedures are more than 98% successful, an impressive number for any surgery. One way your implant dentist can make sure your implants \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take hold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d (i.e. succeed) is by creating the perfect environment for them in the jaw. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where bone grafting comes in. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This common procedure strengthens weak bone tissue and adds volume to areas when it has disintegrated due to disease or missing teeth, or when there never really was enough bone present to begin with.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a bone grafting procedure performed before your dental implants, your dentist and oral surgeon can work together to help ensure that your mouth is well-suited to accept the implant posts. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Happens In a Bone Graft Procedure?<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone grafting methods vary from patient to patient, depending on the health of your jawbone and where in the mouth it will be performed. Your oral surgeon will talk you through the specific details of your procedure so you understand just what will happen, how long you can expect the recovery to last, and whether or not your dental implants can be placed on the same day. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, to perform a bone graft your dentist first harvests healthy tissue from another area of the jaw (the donor site). Synthetic materials are increasingly used for donor tissue. Then, the new bone is placed onto the area where it\u2019s lacking. A growth hormone may be added to encourage the fusion of new and old bone. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the implant posts can be placed on the same day, your surgeon will then perform the implant procedure. If not, you\u2019ll be sent home with precise aftercare instructions and we\u2019ll plan on a time for you to come back for a follow-up visit. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone grafting procedures are quick, efficient, and comfortable when performed by an expert. And if you need one, it\u2019s the key to success for your dental implants! <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Authors<\/span><\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/dr-steve-l-koo.html\"><b>Dr. Steve L. Koo<\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/dr-tom-w-weil.html\"><b>Dr. Tom M. Weil<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are Houston\u2019s trusted source of implant dentistry. Both oral and maxillofacial surgeons with decades of experience in the field, the team at Piney Point Dental Implant Center offers unparalleled dental implant care. We encourage you to contact us at (713) 597-7340! <\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"So you\u2019ve decided you want to replace your missing teeth with dental implants &#8212; great! You\u2019ve made a wonderful decision for your oral and overall health. But wait. You\u2019ve heard you need to undergo another procedure in advance of getting dental implants? If your implant dentist told you that you need to have a bone graft before your dental implant surgery, there\u2019s no reason to worry. It\u2019s a routine procedure that a lot of patients require, and sometimes, the implants can be placed on the very same day as the bone graft is completed. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pineypointdentalimplants.com\/blog\/bone-grafting-for-dental-implant-surgery\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Bone Grafting Required For Dental Implant Surgery?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need a bone graft before dental implants? 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