Bone Grafting in Newbury Park
If you've been told you don't have enough jawbone for a dental implant, or you're about to have a tooth removed and want to keep your options open, you're not alone. Many of our Newbury Park patients come to us with these same questions. At 805 Dentistry in Thousand Oaks, we use bone grafting to rebuild and protect the foundation your future smile depends on. We plan, perform, and follow up on your care in one practice, so you don't have to coordinate between offices.
Bone grafting adds bone, or bone-like material, to an area of the jaw where bone has thinned or been lost. Over time, your body uses the graft as a framework and gradually forms its own bone around it. The goal is a stronger, fuller ridge that can support a dental implant or keep your jaw shape stable.
Jawbone needs stimulation from tooth roots to stay healthy. When a tooth is lost or removed, the bone in that spot often begins to shrink. Gum disease and infection can also wear bone away. A graft restores lost volume so the tooth replacement you choose has something solid to rest on.
Bone grafting helps in many different situations. Some Newbury Park patients need it right after a tooth extraction to preserve the socket. Others lost a tooth years ago and now have a narrow or shallow ridge that can't hold an implant yet. For the upper back teeth, a sinus lift adds bone beneath the sinus floor where height is limited.
The best way to know whether you're a candidate is a thorough evaluation. Our office provides CBCT imaging and 2D and 3D dental imaging, and we have a board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist on staff. Those detailed scans show the height, width, and density of your bone, so we can tell you whether grafting is needed and how much.
How do we plan and perform a bone graft?
We plan every graft around the restoration it will support. Because we place dental implants, offer All-on-4, All-on-6, and All-on-X treatment, and make implant-supported bridges and dentures, we design your graft with the final result in mind. Our team includes a board-certified periodontist who performs periodontal regeneration and implant placement.
Here is what a typical visit involves:
- A review of your 3D images and a conversation about your goals
- Local anesthetic, with sedation options if you'd like them
- Placement of graft material in the prepared area, sometimes during the same visit as an extraction
- Closing the site and reviewing your home-care instructions before you leave
If dental visits make you anxious, we can help. A board-certified dental anesthesiologist on our team offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, so we can match your comfort level to the procedure.
What is recovery like after a bone graft?
Most patients find recovery manageable when they follow our instructions closely. Some swelling and tenderness around the site are common in the first few days. We'll explain what to expect, how to keep the area clean, and which foods are easiest to eat while you heal.
The graft then needs time to blend with your natural bone before an implant can be placed. How long that takes depends on the size of the graft and your own healing, so we'll check your progress at follow-up visits rather than rely on a fixed timeline. Once your bone is ready, we move on to the next step of your treatment plan. After your implant is in place, we also offer implant maintenance and periodontal maintenance to help protect your results long term.
How can I pay for bone grafting?
We offer several ways to make treatment affordable. 805 Dentistry accepts all major PPO insurance plans, and our team can help you understand how your benefits may apply to grafting and related procedures. We also welcome self-pay patients.
For larger treatment plans, such as grafting followed by implants, financing is available to spread out the cost. We'll walk you through each phase and its expenses before you begin, so you can make a decision you feel good about.
Led by Dr. Dar Radfar, our practice is built to care for the whole family in one place. Newbury Park patients can rely on us for imaging, grafting, implant placement, and the restoration itself. If you've been told you need more bone, or you'd like to protect your jaw after an extraction, contact our office to schedule a consultation.