Bone Grafts in North York

Dental Implants require a certain amount of bone tissue around it to heal properly and be firmly supported and anchored in place. In some cases, where the patient is lacking jawbone volume, a bone graft has to be performed before the implant can be placed. Bone graft surgery involves the placement of bone, or bone-like material to the area that’s lacking tissue. There are different types of bone that can be used for grafting:

– Autograft: bone used from patient’s own body

– Allogrft: bone from a genetically similar organism

– Xenograft: bone from a genetically dissimilar organism

– Synthetic: a synthetic biocompatible material

After a comprehensive oral examination and assessment, our periodontist will explain all your options and walk you through every detail of the bone grafting procedure until you feel completely comfortable. He will also explain how different bone materials have varying healing periods and how the amount of tissue being grafted affects your recovery timeline. Based on the specifics of your case, he will provide a clear expectation of what to expect following your treatment.

Generally speaking, bone grafting in our North York clinic is a minor procedure that often takes only minutes (though severe cases may take up to an hour) allowing most patients to resume their daily activities immediately. While this is a routine surgery performed under local anesthesia, we understand that some patients may feel nervous. For those with dental anxiety, we offer sedation dentistry to ensure you feel relaxed and comfortable throughout your visit.