Bone Graft Surgery in Guelph

Why Bone Grafting Matters

When a tooth is missing for a period of time, the surrounding jawbone can begin to deteriorate from lack of stimulation. Gum disease and injury can have a similar effect. Bone grafting helps rebuild that lost density, restoring not just the structure needed to support a future implant, but also helping preserve your natural facial shape and long-term oral health.

Do You Need a Bone Graft?

A bone graft may be recommended if your jawbone has deteriorated due to tooth loss, if a significant amount of time has passed since an extraction, or if you have periodontal disease. Your dentist will typically use a digital scan or X-ray to evaluate bone density and determine whether grafting is necessary before moving forward with an implant.

What to Expect

Bone graft material — which can come from your own body, a donor source, or a synthetic substitute depending on your case — is placed in the area where bone has been lost, allowing new bone to grow and integrate over time. Once healed, the site provides a solid foundation for a future dental implant.

Healing time varies, but grafts typically take about 3 to 6 months to fully integrate before an implant can be placed. Your dentist will walk you through a timeline specific to your situation.