Bone Grafting in Twin Falls, ID
Rebuild lost jawbone, protect your oral health, and create a stronger foundation for future tooth replacement with personalized bone grafting care.
Restoring Strength to Your Jaw
Your jawbone depends on stimulation from the tooth roots to maintain its strength and shape. When a tooth is lost or removed, the surrounding bone may gradually shrink because it is no longer receiving that stimulation.
Bone grafting adds material to areas where bone has been lost or needs additional support. The procedure encourages your body to rebuild the area, helping preserve the natural contours of your jaw and creating a more stable foundation for future treatment.
When Is Bone Grafting Recommended?
Bone grafting may be recommended after an extraction, before dental implant placement, or when bone loss has occurred because of periodontal disease.
Common reasons include:
- Preserving the socket after a tooth extraction
- Preparing the jaw for a dental implant
- Rebuilding areas affected by bone loss
- Improving support around existing teeth
- Maintaining the natural shape of the jaw
Dr. Tyler Elison will evaluate your jawbone and explain whether grafting should be included in your personalized treatment plan.
What to Expect
During the procedure, grafting material is carefully placed in the area where additional bone is needed. The site is protected and allowed to heal while your natural bone gradually strengthens and integrates with the graft.
Healing time varies depending on the size and location of the graft. If the procedure is preparing your mouth for an implant, the area may need several months to develop sufficient strength before the next stage of treatment begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
The treatment area is numbed before the procedure to help keep you comfortable. Mild soreness, swelling, or tenderness afterward is normal and typically improves as the area begins to heal.
Initial recovery usually takes several days, while complete integration may require a few months. Dr. Elison will monitor your progress and let you know when the area is ready for additional treatment.
No. Patients with adequate healthy bone may be able to receive an implant without grafting. Dental imaging allows Dr. Elison to evaluate the height, width, and condition of your jawbone before recommending treatment.
Build a Stronger Foundation for Your Smile
Bone grafting can preserve important oral structures and make future tooth replacement possible. Schedule a consultation at Elison Dentistry to learn whether it should be part of your treatment plan.
