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Dental Bone Grafting

Dental Bone Grafting

Dental bone grafting strengthens your jaw for future dental work like implants or to prevent tooth loss from bone shrinkage.

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    Cost

    Bone grafting varies by complexity, but we’ll always give you a clear cost estimate before starting. Insurance may cover part of it.

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    Procedure Duration

    The actual grafting procedure usually takes 45 to 90 minutes, but healing can take a few months before implants are placed.

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    Pain Level

    You’ll be numb during the procedure, and soreness afterward is manageable with over-the-counter pain meds. Sedation is available.

    Sedation

Dental Bone Grafting in Corbin, KY

Bone grafting is a restorative procedure used to rebuild and strengthen areas of the jawbone that have deteriorated due to tooth loss, periodontal disease or trauma. When bone volume is insufficient, it can compromise the placement and stability of dental implants or affect overall oral health. During the procedure, grafting material—either from the patient, a donor or a synthetic source—is placed in the area where the bone is lacking. Over time, the graft integrates with the natural bone, creating a solid foundation for future dental treatment and helping to preserve the structure of the face and jaw.

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Process

Consultation & Evaluation: Your dentist will assess your oral health, review X-rays or 3D scans, and determine the extent of bone loss. This helps determine the type of graft needed and whether pre-treatment (like infection control or tooth extraction) is required.

Treatment Planning: A customized plan is created based on your needs. This includes the choice of grafting material.

Anesthesia & Preparation: Local anesthesia is used to numb the area; sometimes, sedation may be offered for comfort. The gum tissue is gently opened to expose the bone at the site.

Placement of the Graft: The grafting material is precisely placed into the area where the bone is deficient.

Suturing & Healing: The gum is sutured back in place to cover the graft, and healing begins. Over the next several months, the graft integrates with your natural bone—a process called osseointegration.

Follow-up Visits: Your dentist will monitor healing through follow-up visits and imaging to ensure the graft is successful. Once the bone is fully restored, additional treatments like dental implants can proceed.

FAQ

  • Why would I need a dental bone graft?

    You’ll likely need one if you’ve lost bone from missing teeth, injury or gum disease, especially if you want dental implants.

  • What is the recovery process like after a bone graft?

    You’ll be sore for a few days, and healing takes 3–6 months before your jaw’s strong enough for implants or other work.

  • Can I get dental implants after a bone graft?

    Yes, a bone graft builds the foundation needed to safely and successfully place dental implants.

Where are we located?

Cumberland Falls Family Dentistry

1001 Cumberland Falls Hwy
Corbin, KY 40701

Directions

Located on Cumberland Falls Hwy across from Pepsi Cola Bottling Co.

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Phone

606-528-7730

Email

[email protected]

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