A bone grafting procedure is a process in which a piece of bone or a synthetic alternative is transplanted onto the jawbone in order to strengthen it.
Bone can be sourced from another part of the patient’s jaw, elsewhere in their body, or it can be obtained from an outside source, such as from a bone bank or from a cow or other animal. Synthetic alternatives can also be used and are similarly effective.
When you receive a bone graft, you will be allowed to choose where you want your bone material to come from. All sources are considered to be safe, effective, and ethical. The one you use for your procedure will generally be whichever one you are most comfortable with.
The bone grafting procedure is relatively simple. Your dentist will provide you with local anesthesia, make a small incision in order to determine how much material is required, and then the new bone material will be transplanted to the site and safely stitched up.