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Park Avenue Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery - James Choi, MD, DMD, FACS l Wisdom Teeth l Dental Implants l Jaw Surgery l TMJ

Bone Graft

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Park Avenue Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery - James Choi, MD, DMD, FACS l Wisdom Teeth l Dental Implants l Jaw Surgery l TMJ

What is a Bone Graft?

A bone graft is a step in a surgical procedure used to rebuild or enhance bone in the jaw, often in preparation for a dental implant or after tooth extraction. 

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Modern methods uses PRP(platelet-rich fibrin) in your blood mixed into the synthetic bone graft material to help accelerate healing and improve biocompatibility. 

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Park Avenue Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery - James Choi, MD, DMD, FACS l Wisdom Teeth l Dental Implants l Jaw Surgery l TMJ

How are Bone Grafts Done?

What to Expect

  1. Blood Draw: A small amount of your blood is taken, similar to a lab test.

  2. PRP Preparation: The blood is spun in a centrifuge and pulled out with a syringe to isolate the PRP. The PRP is then mixed with bone graft material.

  3. Bone Placement: The graft material is placed in the treatment site.

  4. PRF Application: Bone grafts are used alongside PRF treatment to better seal in the bone graft material.

  5. Sutures are used to close the site.

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Park Avenue Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery - James Choi, MD, DMD, FACS l Wisdom Teeth l Dental Implants l Jaw Surgery l TMJ

Why have a Bone Graft?

A bone graft may be recommended when:

  • Bone is lost due to tooth removal, gum disease, or trauma

  • You need to build up the jawbone to support a dental implant

  • You’re having a sinus lift or ridge augmentation

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A Sinus Lift for an Implant

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