Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone can be used. The bone can be taken from many sites but is most commonly harvested from the jaw. A sinus bone graft is a procedure performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw. Another type of bone graft involves the use of a special membrane. This membrane is placed under the gums to protect the bone graft and encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration or guided tissue regeneration
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