If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a deteriorating jawbone, bone grafting may be an effective solution for restoring your oral health. With careful planning and precise techniques from our Winter Haven periodontist, this versatile procedure can provide significant support for your smile.

• Advanced Periodontal Disease: Gum disease can bring about numerous dental problems, and one of the most serious is the loss of bone in the jaw. Bone grafting is a procedure that rebuilds the bone to support your teeth and restore your smile, especially for those with advanced gum disease. At its core, bone grafting involves adding bone material to the jaw to stimulate the regrowth of new bone tissue. Once the bone is restored, the teeth can be supported, and the overall health and functionality of the jaw are improved.
• Post-Tooth Extraction: If you’ve just had a tooth removed, it’s natural to feel worried about how it might affect the appearance and function of your mouth. Fortunately, bone grafting may be the solution you’ve been looking for. This advanced technique can help support your remaining teeth and prevent bone loss. Not only does bone grafting promote healing after a tooth extraction, but it can also be used to prepare your mouth for a dental implant, which is a permanent solution that looks and feels just like a natural tooth.
• Pre-Dental Implant Placement: For those who have lost teeth due to injury or decay, dental implants are often an ideal solution for restoring a healthy and complete smile. However, some individuals lack the necessary jawbone density to support an implant, making the process challenging or even impossible. That’s where bone grafting comes in: by taking bone material from elsewhere, our Winter Haven periodontist can insert new bone around the affected area, providing the necessary structure to place an implant successfully.