Bone Grafting Charlotte, NC

Bone grafting is one of the most common treatments we offer at Metrolina Periodontics & Dental Implants in Charlotte, NC, with patient needs ranging from simple to complex. Our approach to bone grafting is informed by our doctors’ long experience and careful study of the treatment. They only use regeneration techniques and materials that have a high rate of success. As a result, you can expect durable and predictable results and a shorter recovery. With bone grafting, your periodontist and dental implant surgeon creates a stable and lasting foundation for a dental implant. They may also perform bone grafting to rebuild areas that have lost bone over time, due to periodontal disease, or as the result of jaw deformities.

What Are the Benefits of Bone Grafting?

Periodontal disease destroys the bone around teeth, and bone in the area of missing teeth will disappear over time. Bone grafting can replace what’s been lost, helping to rebuild these sites and strengthen existing teeth. In addition, it can create a stable and secure platform for dental implants. With this foundation, your new tooth will be as strong and functional as your original tooth over time. Lastly, procedures that remove a significant amount of bone can leave the jaw weakened. A bone graft can return strength to these areas.

Bone grafting can:

Years ago, the only option that patients had was to have bone taken from one place in their body and moved to their jaw. Our doctor use a more modern approach with medical-grade donor bone, which nearly all of our Charlotte patients receive. When you choose this option, you don’t have to have bone taken from another site in your body, and you can expect to heal more quickly and comfortably.

Am I a Candidate for Bone Grafting?

Your periodontist and dental implant surgeon may recommend treatment with bone grafting if you are receiving a dental implant, have experienced significant bone loss around your teeth, or have an area of your jaw that requires repair. During your initial visit to our practice in Charlotte, NC, we will talk with you about your treatment goals and perform a comprehensive examination. We will also review your existing X-rays or take X-rays in the office. We may also use 3D imaging technology in the office, also known as a cone beam CT scan, to get a complete view of your teeth, surrounding tissues, and supporting bone. Based on this evaluation, here are some of the types of bone grafting we may recommend:

What Is Recovery Like?

Procedures take place in our beautiful office in Charlotte, NC, and we will do everything we can to make your visit as comfortable and supportive as possible. If you are receiving a graft and an implant at the same time, the process generally lasts under an hour. We offer both local anesthetic and IV sedation. Whether you choose to be awake or to sleep, you shouldn’t feel anything, and our priority is your comfort during your treatment.

Patients usually follow a lighter schedule in the two to three days after surgery. You may experience some swelling but can manage discomfort with Tylenol® and ibuprofen. If your procedure requires suturing, your doctor will use a dissolvable suture that won’t require in-office removal.

What Is the Cost of Bone Grafting in Charlotte?

Since our doctors perform different types of bone grafting, prices vary based on the patient’s needs. In general, it costs less to preserve the bone you have instead of restoring the bone you’ve lost. It’s also a more comfortable approach that reduces overall treatment time.

For example, let’s say you have a tooth that you need extracted. We can remove the tooth and perform a preservation ridge bone graft, preparing the site for a future dental implant. The cost for the graft will be $600-$700.

Now, imagine a different situation: you have a tooth extracted, wait several years, and experience significant bone loss around the missing tooth. A procedure to replace this missing bone — a ridge augmentation or sinus augmentation– will cost about $2,450. You will also have waited much longer to begin the restoration process.

Our team welcomes the opportunity to talk with you about bone grafting, implants, and other treatment options. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with our practice to learn more.

Contact Metrolina Periodontics & Dental Implants online or by calling our office in Charlotte, NC at (704) 544-2224.