What does bone grafting treatment involve?
Bone grafting is a fairly simple procedure which may be performed under local anesthetic; however if large amounts of bone area need to be grafted, general anesthetic may be required. Initially, the grafting material needs to either be harvested or prepared for insertion. An incision is made in the gum tissue and then gently separated from the bone. The bone grafting material is then placed at the affected site. The bone regeneration process may be aided by a thin barrier (membrane) which is placed below the gum line over the grafting material. This barrier creates enough space for healthy tissue to grow and separates the faster growing gum tissue from the slower growing fibers. This means that bone cells can migrate to the protected area and grow naturally. If you have any questions about bone grafting, please ask your dentist.
