When a tooth is missing for a while, the jawbone beneath it begins to shrink - which can make future tooth replacement harder. A dental bone graft rebuilds that lost bone, restoring a solid foundation for dental implants and supporting your facial structure. At Smile Arc Dental Group in 4S Ranch, San Diego, bone grafting is performed in-house by our oral surgeon, Dr. Sam Votto, so your entire implant journey stays under one roof.
What Is a Dental Bone Graft?
A bone graft adds bone or a bone-like material to an area of the jaw where bone has been lost or is too thin. Over time, your body builds new, strong bone in that area. Grafting is most often used to prepare a site for a dental implant, but it can also preserve bone right after an extraction or rebuild areas weakened by gum disease.
Types of Bone Grafting We Offer
- Socket preservation (ridge preservation). Placed right after a tooth extraction to keep the bone from collapsing.
- Ridge augmentation. Rebuilds height or width of the jaw ridge to support an implant.
- Sinus lift. Adds bone in the upper jaw near the sinuses when there isn’t enough height for upper implants.
We’ll recommend the right approach based on your 3D imaging and treatment goals.
Why Choose Smile Arc Dental Group
- In-house oral surgeon. Grafting and implant placement are done by the same expert team - no referrals across town.
- Precise 3D planning. Detailed imaging guides exactly where and how much bone is needed.
- Coordinated care. Your graft, implant, and final restoration are planned as one seamless journey.
- Comfort options. Sedation is available for a relaxed experience.
What to Expect
- Evaluation & 3D scan. We assess your bone and plan the graft.
- The procedure. The graft material is placed; the area is protected to heal. Sedation options keep you comfortable.
- Healing. New bone develops over a few months, creating a strong foundation.
- Next steps. Once healed, the site is ready for your implant or other planned treatment.
Schedule a Bone Grafting Consultation in San Diego
Build a strong foundation for your smile. Call Smile Arc Dental Group at (858) 277-8084 or request an appointment online. Conveniently located in 4S Ranch, serving Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, Poway, and North County San Diego.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need a bone graft?
Most often to rebuild jawbone so it can support a dental implant, or to preserve bone right after an extraction. Grafting can also restore bone lost to gum disease or injury.
Is a dental bone graft painful?
The procedure is done with numbing and sedation options, so it’s comfortable. Most people experience only mild soreness afterward, easily managed with the aftercare plan we provide.
How long does a bone graft take to heal?
It varies, but new bone typically develops over a few months before the site is ready for an implant. We’ll give you a timeline specific to your case.
Can the bone graft and implant be done at the same time?
Sometimes, depending on how much bone is needed. In other cases, the graft heals first. Your 3D scan helps us recommend the best sequence.
Where can I get a dental bone graft near Rancho Bernardo?
At our 4S Ranch office - 17085 Camino San Bernardo, Suite 200, San Diego - minutes from Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, and Poway.
