A Dental Bone Graft is a surgical procedure that adds bone material to the jawbone to strengthen it. This is often done when a patient has bone loss in the jaw, making it difficult to support dental implants, dentures, or natural teeth.

Why Is a Bone Graft Needed?

🦷 To Support Dental Implants – If the jawbone is too thin or weak, a graft creates a strong foundation.
🦷 After Tooth Extraction – To prevent bone loss in the empty socket.
🦷 For Gum Disease Damage – Periodontal disease can cause bone deterioration, and grafting helps rebuild it.
🦷 To Fix Jawbone Deformities – For structural support in cases of trauma or birth defects.

Types of Bone Grafts:

1. Autograft – Uses bone from your own body (e.g., chin or hip).
2. Allograft – Uses bone from a human donor.
3. Xenograft – Uses bone from an animal source (often bovine/cow bone).
4. Alloplastic Graft – Uses synthetic materials like calcium-based minerals.

How the Procedure Works:

1. Anesthesia – The area is numbed or sedated for comfort.
2. Bone Placement – The graft material is placed in the weakened area of the jaw.
3. Securing the Graft – A special membrane may be used to hold the graft in place.
4. Healing & Integration – Over several months, the graft fuses with your natural bone.

Recovery & Healing Time:

🔹 Mild swelling and discomfort for a few days.
🔹 Avoid smoking, drinking through a straw, and hard foods.
🔹 Full bone integration takes 3-6 months before an implant can be placed.

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