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At Advanced Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, we specialize in advanced bone and soft tissue procedures that restore oral health, provide a strong foundation for dental implants, and improve overall aesthetics. Bone and soft tissue are critical for maintaining a healthy, functional, and natural-looking smile. When teeth are missing, injured, or compromised, surrounding bone and gum tissue can deteriorate over time. Our skilled oral surgeons provide solutions to rebuild these structures, ensuring your implants or restorations last for years and look completely natural.

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Bone and soft tissue grafting to support dental implants and improve oral function and aesthetics

Benefits of Bone & Soft Tissue Grafting

    Bone and soft tissue grafting offer significant benefits for oral health, function, and aesthetics:

  • Restores bone volume to support dental implants
  • Protects surrounding teeth and prevents shifting
  • Improves bite function and chewing ability
  • Maintains facial structure and prevents premature aging
  • Enhances smile aesthetics by creating healthy gum contours

For patients planning dental implants, grafting increases the long-term success rate and ensures implants are stable, secure, and natural-looking.

What Is Bone & Soft Tissue Grafting?

Bone and soft tissue grafting are surgical procedures designed to restore areas of the mouth where bone or gum tissue has been lost. These procedures are often essential for patients preparing for dental implants or seeking to preserve oral structure and appearance.

  • Bone grafting involves adding bone material to areas of the jaw that have lost volume or density. It supports implants, protects neighboring teeth, and prevents facial collapse caused by bone loss.
  • Soft tissue grafting restores or reshapes the gums to protect teeth, reduce sensitivity, and enhance the aesthetics of your smile. This is particularly important for implants or patients with gum recession.

Both procedures can be performed individually or together, depending on your oral health and treatment plan.

Why Bone Loss Happens

Bone loss often occurs gradually and without pain, making early detection difficult. Common causes include:

  • Long-term missing teeth or tooth extractions
  • Periodontal (gum) disease
  • Trauma or injury to the jaw
  • Chronic oral infections
  • Ill-fitting dentures or bridges that fail to stimulate the jaw

Without treatment, bone loss can make dental implants difficult or impossible to place and may result in changes to facial appearance, such as a sunken or aged look. Bone grafting addresses these issues and restores structural integrity to the jaw.

Types of Bone Grafting

At our practice, we provide several grafting techniques customized to each patient’s needs:

Socket Preservation

Performed immediately after tooth extraction to prevent bone shrinkage and preserve the jaw for future implant placement.

Ridge Augmentation

Used when bone volume has significantly deteriorated. Ridge augmentation rebuilds the natural shape of the jaw to provide a strong foundation for implants.

Sinus Lift / Sinus Augmentation

Increases bone height in the upper jaw near the molars by lifting the sinus membrane and placing bone material beneath it.

Block Grafts

A small piece of the patient’s own bone or donor bone is used to reconstruct areas of severe bone loss, providing maximum stability for implants.

Soft tissue grafting to restore gums, protect teeth, and support dental implants

Soft Tissue Grafting

Soft tissue grafting focuses on rebuilding gum tissue to protect teeth and implants, prevent sensitivity, and enhance smile aesthetics. Benefits include:

  • Strengthening and reshaping the gum line
  • Protecting tooth roots from decay and sensitivity
  • Improving the appearance of the smile
  • Supporting the stability of dental implants

Soft tissue grafting is often recommended for patients with gum recession, thinning gums, or aesthetic concerns in the smile zone.

What to Expect During Treatment

Your treatment begins with a thorough consultation, including a clinical exam, digital imaging, and a personalized treatment plan. Most grafting procedures are performed under local anesthesia or sedation for patient comfort.

During the procedure

  • The treatment area is prepared and cleaned
  • Grafting material is placed to rebuild bone or soft tissue
  • The area is protected and sutured to support healing

After the procedure

  • Healing takes several weeks to months as the graft integrates with existing bone or tissue
  • Temporary restorations may be used during healing
  • Implants or other restorations can be placed once the area has healed

Post-operative care instructions are provided to ensure smooth recovery.

Evaluating candidacy for bone and soft tissue grafting before dental implants

Am I a Candidate?

You may be a candidate for bone and soft tissue grafting if you:

  • Are missing teeth and planning dental implants
  • Have experienced gum recession or thinning tissue
  • Have been told there is insufficient bone for implants
  • Are experiencing shifting or loose teeth
  • Want to restore the natural shape of your jaw and smile

A consultation with imaging is required to determine the best approach for your specific needs

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Bone and soft tissue grafting can restore the foundation of your smile, enhance aesthetics, and improve oral function. Our oral surgeons provide precise, personalized care to ensure long-term success.

Contact Advanced Oral Surgery and Dental Implants today to schedule your consultation and learn more about bone and soft tissue grafting.

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If you need to cancel or change your appointment please call our office at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment time. Additionally, if you have scheduled your surgery and need to cancel or reschedule, we ask that you give us at least a 72 business hour notification to avoid our broken appointment fee of $250.00.

We do need verbal confirmation for any changes. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm and you may reach us at (850) 738-1349.

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  • About us
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