Bone Grafting

If you are preparing to have one or more dental implants placed, our dentist may recommend a bone graft if you do not have sufficient bone mass in your jaw to support the implant. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rachel Swart to see if you could benefit from a bone graft in Cary, North Carolina, call Serene Smiles Dentistry at 919-460-7025.

A bone graft is an oral surgery procedure that may be required if your jawbone is not dense or thick enough. During a bone graft, we will transplant a piece of bone from another area of your jaw or body to your jawbone. While we typically see best results with bone taken from your own body, we can also utilize artificial bone material or bone fragments from a tissue bank if needed. Your jawbone then grows together with the grafted bone tissue, creating a stronger, more stable foundation.

You may need a bone graft if your bone density is insufficient to support a dental implant or other types of treatment. After a tooth is lost or extracted, the jawbone begins to resorb, or deteriorate, at the site of the tooth extraction. The resorption must be corrected before the dental implant is placed. While bone grafts are most commonly needed for implant dentistry, they may also be required for certain types of periodontal therapy when bone has been lost due to gum disease.

To learn more about bone grafting and to discover whether dental implants and bone grafting are right for your smile, we invite you to call or visit us today. Our dentist and team are eager to care for your smile!

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Our Regular Schedule

Monday

Upon Special Request

Tuesday

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

Closed

Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday
Upon Special Request
Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Our Location

600 Gathering Park Circle, Suite 102 (in Carpenter Village)

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