Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that rebuilds or augments the jawbone in areas where bone loss has occurred. Think of it as preparing soil before planting a garden; without adequate bone density and volume, dental implants cannot integrate properly or provide the stable, long-lasting results you deserve. Research published by the National Institutes of Health shows that dental implants placed in grafted bone demonstrate survival rates ranging from 97.3% to 100%.

Your jawbone is living tissue that requires stimulation to maintain its density. When a tooth is lost, the bone that once supported it begins to deteriorate, a process called resorption. Without the pressure and stimulation from chewing, the body recognizes the bone is no longer needed and gradually reabsorbs it. This can also occur due to periodontal disease, trauma, or congenital conditions.