Additional Dental Care

Bone grafting that rebuilds the jawbone foundation you need for successful dental implants and long-term oral health.

Restores lost jawbone volume to create the foundation needed for dental implants or to prevent future bone loss.

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Bone Grafting at Woodbend Dental Leduc
About This Treatment

Bone Grafting at Woodbend Dental

When a tooth is lost or extracted, the jawbone that once supported it begins to resorb — shrinking in both height and width. Within months to a few years, significant bone volume can be lost, making dental implant placement difficult or impossible without first rebuilding that bone.

Bone grafting restores this lost volume using safe, biocompatible graft material — typically a processed donor bone or synthetic bone substitute. Over 3–6 months, the graft integrates with your existing bone, providing a stable, dense foundation for implant placement.

Socket preservation grafts — placed immediately at the time of tooth extraction — prevent the majority of post-extraction bone loss from occurring in the first place. This simple step can save significant time and cost for patients who plan to have implants in the future.

Benefits & What You Can Expect

Creates sufficient bone volume for successful implant placement
Socket preservation prevents post-extraction bone loss immediately
Biocompatible materials with excellent safety and integration records
Avoids the need for partial dentures or bridges due to implant failure
Performed under local anaesthetic with minimal discomfort
Predictable outcomes using modern grafting techniques
The Process

What to expect, step by step

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Bone Assessment & 3D Imaging

CBCT imaging maps the exact bone volume available and guides the grafting plan.

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Graft Placement

Graft material is placed at the extraction site or defect under local anaesthetic.

03

Healing Period

The graft integrates with existing bone over 3–6 months before implant placement can proceed.

04

Implant Placement

Once bone density and volume are confirmed, your dental implant procedure can proceed as planned.

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FAQs

Common questions about bone grafting

Is bone grafting painful?
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The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic. Post-operative soreness is typically mild to moderate and managed well with over-the-counter pain relief for 2–4 days.
How long does healing take before I can get implants?
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Most grafts require 3–6 months to fully integrate before implant placement. Your healing timeline will be confirmed during your consultation.
Do I need a bone graft before implants?
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Not always — many patients have sufficient bone for immediate implant placement. A CBCT scan at your implant consultation will determine whether a graft is needed first.

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