Bone Grafts
Rebuild Your Jawbone. Restore Your Smile’s Foundation.
Bone loss in the jaw can affect your ability to maintain healthy teeth or receive dental implants. At Dr. Strutz Periodontics, bone grafting procedures are designed to rebuild lost bone structure, strengthen your oral foundation, and support long-term dental health.
Whether bone loss resulted from periodontal disease, tooth extraction, or trauma, Dr. William Strutz provides advanced bone grafting techniques focused on restoring stability, function, and confidence in your smile.
A bone graft is a surgical procedure that replaces or regenerates bone in areas where the jawbone has weakened or deteriorated. By placing specialized grafting material into areas of bone loss, the body is stimulated to produce new bone tissue over time.
Bone grafting is commonly recommended when:
- Preparing the jaw for dental implants
- Preserving bone after tooth extraction
- Treating bone loss caused by periodontal disease
- Restoring bone damaged by injury or trauma
Rebuilding lost bone helps restore natural jaw contours and creates the strong foundation necessary for future dental treatments.
What Is a Bone Graft
Evaluation and
Treatment Planning
A successful bone graft begins with precise diagnosis and personalized planning.
Dr. William Strutz carefully evaluates the extent of bone loss and selects the most appropriate grafting approach to support predictable healing and long-term success.
Your periodontal evaluation may include:
Comprehensive oral and periodontal examination
Digital X-rays to assess bone levels
Advanced 3D imaging when needed
Review of restorative goals such as dental implants
Treatment Options for Bone Grafting
Bone grafting procedures are customized based on your oral health needs, treatment goals, and the amount of bone regeneration required.
Types of Bone Graft Materials
Autograft
(Your Own Bone)
Bone taken from your own jaw or oral structures. Often considered the gold standard due to excellent compatibility and healing potential.
Allograft
(Donor Bone)
Processed human donor bone that safely supports new bone growth without requiring a second surgical site.
Xenograft (Animal-Derived Bone)
Highly purified graft material commonly used to provide structural support and encourage natural bone regeneration.
Synthetic Bone Graft
Biocompatible materials designed to mimic natural bone and stimulate new bone formation.
What to Expect
During the Procedure
Bone grafting is typically performed under local anesthesia, with sedation options available for comfort.
Most patients experience mild swelling or discomfort that resolves within several days with proper aftercare.
The procedure generally includes:
Careful preparation of the treatment area
Placement of graft material in areas of bone loss
Protective membrane placement when necessary
Gentle suturing to support healing
Why Bone Grafting Matters
Restoring lost bone is essential for protecting both oral health and future treatment success.
Bone grafting helps:
- Create a stable foundation for dental implants
- Preserve facial structure and jawbone integrity
- Prevent progressive bone deterioration
- Improve chewing function and long-term comfort
- Support the preservation of natural teeth when possible
Addressing bone loss early allows for more predictable outcomes and helps prevent complex dental problems later.
Restore Your Smile’s Foundation