Bone Grafting

Major & Minor Bone Grafting




Major Bone Grafting

Bone grafting is performed to reconstruct bone at bone deficient sites.  These sites are typically deficient as a result of previous extractions, gum disease or traumatic injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee). Sinus bone grafts are performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw. In addition, special membranes may be utilized that dissolve under the gum and protect the bone graft and encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration or guided tissue regeneration.
