Bone Grafting

Periodontal disease, denture wearing, physical defects, injury, or trauma can all cause deformity in the upper or lower jawbone. Because of this, patients may be poor candidates for dental implant procedures, or be at risk of losing their teeth. Bone grafting, or bone regenerative surgery, can be performed to restore lost tooth-supporting bone around teeth. In this type of procedure, Dr. Grossman will surgically lift away the gum from the bony area and fill the area with bone or bone substitute.

We have several grafting material options, which can help regenerate the lost bone and tissue. Once we have augmented the site sufficiently, we simply close the area, allow it to heal, and wait until it's ready to accept the implant a time period which can be up to 12 months, depending upon your particular situation. Once a bone graft has healed sufficiently, Dr. Grossman can reevaluate the candidate for implant surgery.

Call our Acton and Newton Centre, MA offices today to reserve your personal periodontal evaluation. As a periodontist, Dr. Stephen Grossman serves patients with specialized treatments, including periodontal therapy, implant dentistry, gum grafting, soft tissue management and bone regeneration procedures that are backed by extensive education and experience. Dr. Grossman and our team serve patients from Waltham, Lexington, Brookline, Chestnut Hill, Wellesley, Sudbury, Concord, Westford, and beyond from our Acton and Newton Centre practice locations. We look forward to meeting you and providing the same standard of care to address your periodontal needs.