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Bone Grafting in Red Bank, NJ

What Is Bone Grafting?

The bone of your jaw holds your teeth in place, supplying the stability and strength they need to function properly. After teeth are lost or extracted, that bone can naturally diminish through a process called resorption. Conditions such as periodontal disease may bring on bone loss as well. When the bone has to be rebuilt to prepare for procedures such as dental implants, bone grafting becomes an essential step.

For new and existing patients across the Red Bank, New Jersey area, Dr. Glenn A. MacFarlane and his team at The Center for Holistic Dental Medicine are here to help with bone grafting. The procedure becomes necessary once the jawbone has deteriorated to the point where it can no longer support existing or replacement teeth.

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What it is

A surgical procedure that rebuilds jawbone lost to resorption, periodontal disease, or long-term tooth loss, restoring the foundation dental implants depend on.

Who it's for

Patients who have lost bone and need the jawbone rebuilt before they can receive dental implants or implant-supported dentures.

Our approach

To promote safe, effective healing, Dr. MacFarlane relies on sterile, biocompatible graft materials and advanced techniques such as platelet-rich fibrin (PRF).

Worried that bone loss is affecting your dental health? Schedule a consultation with Dr. MacFarlane today.

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Do I Need a Bone Graft?

Some patients have enough bone to support dental implants without a graft, while others do not. Because dentures and bridges replace only the visible part of the tooth and not the root, the underlying bone can erode over time until neighboring teeth shift and the prosthetics no longer fit properly. Dental implants are the one tooth replacement solution that maintains the integrity of the jawbone. To make your jawline ready for dental implants or implant-supported dentures, Dr. MacFarlane may recommend bone grafting.

Visible facial changes from jawbone shrinkage, ill-fitting dentures, loosening of adjacent teeth, and insufficient bone density on imaging are all common signs that a bone graft may be necessary. With a thorough examination, Dr. MacFarlane will assess your individual situation and discuss whether bone grafting is the right step for you.

Bone grafting for dental implant support at The Center for Holistic Dental Medicine

Types of Bone Grafts

Common Procedures

  • Socket preservation: Performed at the time of extraction to prevent bone loss and hold the site for a future implant
  • Ridge augmentation: Restores width or height to the jawbone ridge after significant bone loss has occurred
  • Sinus augmentation: Builds up bone beneath the sinus floor of the upper jaw when the sinuses sit too close to the jaw for implant placement
  • Block bone graft: Rebuilds larger areas of deficiency using a small block of bone

Graft Materials

  • Autograft: Bone taken from your own body, often regarded as the most effective option
  • Allograft: Freeze-dried human bone supplied by reputable national tissue banks
  • Xenograft: Processed animal bone, usually bovine, that acts as a safe scaffold for new growth
  • Alloplast: A synthetic mineral bone substitute made from biocompatible materials

Not sure which bone graft approach suits you? Dr. MacFarlane will create a personalized treatment plan.

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How Does the Procedure Work?

The number of missing teeth and the severity of the bone loss determine how Dr. MacFarlane approaches the bone graft. When only a single tooth has recently been lost, bone loss can often be addressed quickly with little recovery time, and the graft may take place during the same procedure that places the implant. When dentures have been worn for a significant time and bone loss is severe, the jawline may need extensive restoration through a separate surgery and a longer recovery before dental implants can be placed.

During the procedure, the area is filled with bone graft granules, which may come from your own available bone, freeze-dried human or processed animal bone from a tissue bank, or a mineral bone substitute. Sutures then close the area. As time passes, the graft material integrates with the surrounding bone tissue and restores the site to a capacity suitable for implant placement.

To support healing, Dr. MacFarlane may turn to platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), an advanced protocol that draws on your own blood to create a concentrated growth factor membrane. Placed at the graft site, PRF accelerates tissue regeneration and reduces post-operative discomfort.

Safe bone grafting procedures at The Center for Holistic Dental Medicine in Red Bank, NJ

Is Bone Grafting Safe?

In the hands of a highly trained professional like Dr. MacFarlane, the surgery is safe and reliable. Every grafting material is sterile and sourced from reputable national tissue banks. Since bone material from your own body often offers the best chance of success, Dr. MacFarlane will review all of your options and every aspect of the procedure so you fully understand how the process will work for you.

To further improve safety and outcomes, our practice also uses platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Drawn from a small sample of your own blood, PRF contains concentrated growth factors that promote faster healing, reduce swelling, and lower the risk of complications at the graft site.

What to Expect

Your Visit Steps

  1. Consultation & imaging: Dr. MacFarlane examines your jawbone and studies imaging to gauge bone density and decide on the right approach
  2. Treatment planning: A personalized plan maps out the type of graft material along with the timeline for recovery and future implant placement
  3. The procedure: Under local anesthesia or sedation, the graft material is carefully placed at the treatment site and the area is closed with sutures
  4. Healing period: Across the following weeks to months, the graft integrates with your natural bone to rebuild a solid foundation
  5. Follow-up: Dr. MacFarlane tracks your healing and decides when the site is ready for dental implant placement

Good to Know

  • Some minor swelling and discomfort after the procedure are normal and usually manageable with over-the-counter medication
  • Most patients are back to normal activities within a few days
  • Depending on the extent of the graft, full bone integration generally takes 3 to 6 months
  • A soft-food diet is advised throughout the initial healing period
  • Sedation options are available for added patient comfort
  • To support faster recovery, our practice uses platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)

Want to rebuild your jawbone and prepare for dental implants? Get in touch today to schedule your consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Because local anesthesia or sedation is used, most patients feel minimal discomfort during the procedure. Some swelling and mild soreness afterward are normal and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain medication and cold compresses. To keep you comfortable during recovery, Dr. MacFarlane will provide detailed aftercare instructions.

The first one to two weeks make up the initial recovery, a stretch when you may have minor swelling and should stick to a soft-food diet. Full bone integration, the point at which the graft material fuses with your natural bone, typically takes three to six months based on the size and type of graft. Dr. MacFarlane will monitor your healing closely before moving ahead with implant placement.

When performed by an experienced professional, bone grafting procedures carry a high success rate, generally above 90%. A successful outcome draws on several factors, including your overall health, the type of graft material used, and how well you follow post-operative care instructions. Dr. MacFarlane's expertise, along with advanced techniques like platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), helps support the best possible results.

How long you wait depends on the extent of the bone graft. With smaller grafts such as socket preservation, the site may be ready for an implant in as little as three to four months. More extensive grafts like ridge augmentation can take four to six months or longer to fully integrate. In some cases, a minor graft is placed at the same time as the implant itself.

There are several options to choose from: your own bone (autograft), which often delivers the best results; freeze-dried human bone from accredited tissue banks (allograft); processed animal bone (xenograft); or synthetic mineral bone substitutes (alloplast). Each material is sterile and comes from a reputable source. Dr. MacFarlane will discuss which one is most appropriate for your situation.

What bone grafting costs varies with the type and extent of the procedure, the graft materials used, and whether additional treatments are needed. At your consultation, our team will lay out a detailed treatment plan with transparent pricing and go over the available payment and financing options.

Without adequate bone, dental implants cannot be anchored securely and become more likely to fail. Ongoing bone loss can also reshape your facial structure, shift your remaining teeth, and further deteriorate the jawbone. Treating that bone loss with a graft helps preserve your oral health and opens the door to long-term tooth replacement solutions.

Yes. In a common procedure called socket preservation, graft material is placed into the tooth socket immediately after extraction. Doing so helps prevent the rapid bone loss that usually follows a tooth removal and keeps the site ready for a future dental implant.

Don't let bone loss keep you from a healthy, complete smile. Book your bone grafting consultation at The Center for Holistic Dental Medicine in Red Bank, NJ.

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