A dental implant needs enough healthy jawbone to hold it. If you have been missing a tooth for a while, or had an extraction or gum disease, the bone in that area may have shrunk. Bone grafting rebuilds it so an implant can be placed securely.
Dental Bone Grafting in Los Alamitos, CA
When Bone Grafting is Used
After a tooth extraction to preserve the socket, before an implant when the jaw is thin or short, and in the upper jaw when a sinus lift is needed.
How it Works
Dr. Blackburn places graft material in the area and covers it so your own bone can grow into it. We use 3D imaging and digital planning, including Blue Sky Plan, to measure the bone you have and plan the next step. Healing time varies, and we will give you a timeline at your visit.
Comfort.
Most patients are treated with local anesthesia, and sedation options are available. Ask us about them when you book.
Insurance.
Some bone grafting is billed to medical insurance. We check your benefits before treatment and explain what to expect.
Next step.
Call 562-596-7484 to schedule an implant consultation. We serve patients across Orange and Los Angeles County
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