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Bone grafting is a vital procedure that can restore implant sites with insufficient bone structure—whether due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. For the graft material, we may use bone from a tissue bank or harvest it from your own body, often taking it from the jaw, hip, or tibia (below the knee). Additionally, sinus bone grafts are performed to replenish bone in the posterior upper jaw.
To further support the graft and encourage bone regeneration, we may use special dissolvable membranes placed beneath the gum. This process, known as guided bone regeneration or guided tissue regeneration, protects the graft while promoting the natural healing process. Major bone grafts are typically required to repair significant jaw defects, which can result from periodontal disease, infections, traumatic injuries, tumor surgeries, or congenital conditions. In cases of large defects, we usually use the patient's own bone to achieve the best results. Although the donor bone may be harvested from various sites, we strive to minimize additional surgical procedures outside the oral region.