About Services
Bone grafting is a specialized surgical procedure used to rebuild or replace lost bone in the jaw. When a tooth is lost, the surrounding bone often begins to shrink or “resorb” over time, which can make it difficult to support dental implants or maintain facial structure. At Bright Smile Dental Clinic, we perform bone grafting to restore the height and width of your jawbone. This essential procedure ensures that your jaw is strong enough to securely hold an implant, providing the necessary foundation for a lifetime of healthy, stable smiles.
Benefits
It creates the solid bone volume required to anchor a dental implant, ensuring the replacement tooth remains stable and functional.
By restoring bone volume, grafting prevents the "sunken" appearance that often occurs in the jaw and cheeks after tooth loss.
Strengthening the jawbone provides better support for the adjacent natural teeth, preventing them from shifting or becoming loose.
The procedure stimulates your body’s natural ability to regenerate new, healthy bone, reversing the effects of bone loss caused by trauma or disease.
Process
We use advanced CBCT (3D X-ray) technology to assess your current bone density and identify the exact areas that require reinforcement.
Depending on your needs, we use high-quality, biocompatible bone grafting material (which can be synthetic, bovine, or from your own body) to act as a scaffold for new growth.
Under local anesthesia or sedation, the grafting material is carefully placed into the area of bone loss. A protective membrane is often used to ensure the graft stays in place during healing.
Over several months, your body naturally replaces the graft material with your own living bone tissue, creating a permanent and strong foundation at Bright Smile Dental Clinic.
Ideal Candidates
Anyone who wants dental implants but has been told their jawbone is too thin or soft to support them.
If you have been missing a tooth for several years, the bone in that area has likely shrunk and needs rebuilding.
Advanced periodontal disease can destroy the bone supporting your teeth; grafting can help restore that lost support.
We often perform a "socket graft" immediately after an extraction to prevent the bone from collapsing as it heals.
Dentist in Scarborough
Bone grafting at Bright Smile Dental is provided by Dr. Shide Khalilakbar and our experienced dental team. As a patient-focused dental clinic in Scarborough, we may recommend bone grafting when there isn’t enough healthy jawbone to support long-term function—often in planning for dental implants or after a tooth has been missing for some time. We’ll assess your bone levels with appropriate imaging, explain why grafting may be needed, and walk you through the expected timeline and healing process. If you’re looking for a dentist in Scarborough for bone grafting, book a consultation and we’ll review your options clearly.
Why Choose Bright Smile Dental Clinic in Scarborough
Our skilled dentists use advanced techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis and gentle care.
We utilize modern digital imaging and tools to detect even the smallest dental issues early.
We accept CDCP and offer direct insurance billing to make your visits simpler, with clear guidance on coverage and any possible out-of-pocket costs.
We prioritize your comfort with a calm, friendly atmosphere for a relaxing experience.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain while it is being done. Most patients describe the recovery as being similar to a routine tooth extraction, with mild soreness that is easily managed with over-the-counter medication.
The healing process typically takes between 3 to 6 months. This allows your body enough time to grow new, strong bone that can support the pressure of a dental implant.
We use safe, sterile, and highly processed materials. These can include mineralized bone from a tissue bank, synthetic materials, or even a small amount of your own bone. We will discuss the best option for you during your consultation.
Not necessarily. If your tooth was recently lost and your jawbone is naturally thick and healthy, you may be able to receive an implant without grafting. We determine this during our initial 3D scan.
