Why choose us
Benefits of Bone Grafting
Rebuild Lost Jawbone
Bone grafting helps restore jawbone volume lost after tooth loss, extraction, or gum disease.
Prepare for Implants
A stronger foundation can make it possible to place dental implants where bone was too thin before.
Support Facial Structure
Restoring bone helps support the natural contours of your jaw and smile.
Care Under One Roof
Our team includes a board-certified periodontist and on-site imaging, so your grafting and implant care can stay in one place.
Comfort Options Available
We offer nitrous, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia for patients who feel anxious about treatment.
Maybe a tooth was removed a few years ago, and now that you're ready to replace it with a dental implant, you've learned the jawbone in that spot has thinned. Or perhaps you're planning an extraction and want to protect the area so a future replacement has a solid foundation. These are some of the most common moments when bone grafting becomes part of the conversation at 805 Dentistry. Our goal is to help you understand why it matters, what it involves, and how we fit it into a treatment plan that makes sense for you and your family.
Bone grafting is a procedure that adds bone or bone-like material to areas of the jaw where natural bone has been lost. Over time, the graft supports the body's ability to build new bone in that space, creating a sturdier, fuller foundation. Jawbone stays healthy partly because tooth roots stimulate it during everyday chewing. When a tooth is missing, that stimulation stops, and the surrounding bone can gradually shrink.
This matters most for patients considering dental implants, which need enough healthy bone to anchor securely. It can also help people who have lost bone because of gum disease, an infection, a long-standing gap after an extraction, or an injury. In the upper back jaw, bone loss sometimes leaves too little height beneath the sinus. In those cases, we may recommend sinus lift surgery, a related procedure that adds bone in that specific area.
Because we offer general dentistry alongside specialty care, bone grafting rarely happens on its own. It is often one step in a larger plan, such as replacing a single tooth, restoring several teeth with an implant-supported bridge, or rebuilding a full arch with All-on-4 or All-on-6 implants. Our team includes a board-certified periodontist, and we offer periodontal regeneration, gum grafting, and implant maintenance. That means the health of your gums and bone can be managed together rather than piecemeal.
Planning starts with a clear picture of what's happening beneath the surface. We provide CBCT imaging and both 2D and 3D dental imaging, and a board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist is on staff. With detailed views of bone height, width, and nearby structures, we can explain exactly why a graft is or isn't needed and show you the area we're working with.
Am I a good candidate for bone grafting?
Many adults who have lost bone in the jaw can be candidates, and the best way to know is a thorough exam with imaging. We look at your overall oral health, the condition of your gums, how long a tooth has been missing, and what kind of restoration you hope to have afterward.
If gum disease is present, we usually address it first, through treatments like scaling and root planing or periodontal therapy, so the graft has a healthy environment. We'll also ask about your medical history and habits that can affect healing. If you're anxious about oral surgery, let us know. We have a board-certified dental anesthesiologist on staff and offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, so we can match your comfort level to the procedure.
What is recovery like, and what results can I expect?
Most patients find recovery manageable when they follow their aftercare instructions closely. Some swelling, tenderness, and mild discomfort in the first days are common, and we'll give you specific guidance for your situation before you leave. General aftercare often includes:
- Eating soft foods and chewing away from the graft site
- Keeping the area clean as directed, without disturbing it
- Avoiding smoking, which can interfere with healing
- Keeping follow-up visits so we can monitor progress
The graft then needs time to integrate with your natural bone before an implant or other restoration is placed. That timeline varies from person to person, and we'll check your progress along the way rather than rushing to the next step. Our goal is to give your future restoration the strongest foundation your healing allows.
How can I pay for bone grafting?
We accept all major PPO insurance plans, and our team can help you understand how your coverage may apply to grafting and related treatment. Coverage varies by plan, so we'll review your benefits with you before treatment whenever possible.
We also welcome self-pay patients and offer financing options to help spread the cost of care over time. Since bone grafting is often part of a larger plan, we'll walk you through each phase so you know what to expect before you commit.
We care for families from Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo, Agoura Hills, and throughout the surrounding communities. If you've been told you may need a bone graft, or you're wondering whether implants are still possible after bone loss, we'd love to talk it through with you. Contact 805 Dentistry to schedule a consultation with Dr. Dar Radfar and our team.
The process
What to expect
- 1
Consultation and Imaging
We examine your mouth and use 3D CBCT imaging to measure your bone and plan your graft.
- 2
Grafting Procedure
We place graft material where bone is needed, with sedation options to help keep you comfortable.
- 3
Healing and Follow-Up
We monitor your healing over the following months and let you know when you're ready for the next step, such as an implant.