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A strong and healthy smile starts with a solid foundation. But sometimes, due to injury, gum disease, or missing teeth—your jawbone may weaken over time. If you need to rebuild lost bone or are preparing for dental implants, bone grafting can restore that structure and give you the support needed for long-term results.
At Precision Oral Surgery, we take the time to walk you through the process with care. Our goal is to help you feel informed and empowered with your oral care. We’ll explain what’s needed, why it matters, and how we’ll help you heal—step by step.
After a tooth is lost, the bone beneath it can slowly break down. This bone loss makes it harder to place dental implants and can affect the shape of your face and the position of nearby teeth. Bone grafting helps rebuild what’s been lost, providing a secure base for future treatment.
We may recommend bone grafting if you’ve had an extraction, experienced trauma to the jaw, or waited a while before replacing missing teeth. It’s also a helpful step in preserving your oral health before it becomes a bigger issue down the road.
Bone grafting is a common procedure that encourages your body to grow new, healthy bone in a specific area. During the surgery, your oral surgeon places a special grafting material—either from your own body or a donor source—into the jawbone. Over time, your body integrates the graft and replaces it with natural bone tissue.
We use advanced imaging and planning to ensure precision and safety. And we always customize the type of grafting material we use based on your needs and preferences. Most patients rest at home after the procedure and start healing right away. The goal is to create a strong foundation for your future implant or restoration needs.
Your surgeon will recommend the best option for you after a careful evaluation. We may use:
Each method is designed to encourage bone regrowth and improve long-term results without adding unnecessary risk or discomfort.
Most patients experience mild swelling or tenderness after the procedure. We’ll provide detailed instructions on how to care for the area, what to eat, and how to manage any discomfort. Healing time can vary depending on your health and the size of the graft, but we’ll be with you every step of the way to make sure things are progressing as they should.
Regular check-ins allow us to monitor your healing and determine when the grafted area is ready for the next step—whether that’s a dental implant or another type of restoration.
If you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for an implant, or if you’ve had a missing tooth for some time, you may benefit from grafting. We’ll talk through everything with you, so you know what to expect and what’s possible.
The sooner we address bone loss, the better the outcome. If you’re thinking about dental implants or have been told you’re not a candidate, let’s talk. Bone grafting may be the solution that gets you back on track.
Contact our Smyrna or Buckhead office for more info about bone grafting.
