Bone Grafting
Promote New Bone Growth
Did you know that one of the ways that your jaw bone stays healthy is through chewing? That’s because chewing stimulates the jaw, so bone doesn’t deteriorate. But when one or more teeth are missing, bone loss is a common result.
Dental implants are a common option for tooth replacement—they are considered a complete tooth replacement option because the dental implant post acts as a new root, which preserves the health of the jaw. But, if enough bone loss has occurred before a dental implant can be placed, a bone graft may be necessary to add new bone to the desired area. While bone grafting is commonly used as a part of dental implant treatment, it can also be used as a part of other treatments, such as facial trauma or birth defect.
If you are interested in dental implants or have been referred for oral surgery, we encourage you to contact us to schedule a consultation appointment with one of our experienced oral surgeons. Dr. Falk, Dr. Moody, or Dr. Yau will review your condition, discuss your concerns, and create the right treatment plan for you.
Types of Bone Grafting
A bone grafting procedure involves placing granulated bone material into the desired area. Granulated bone material may be sourced from another part of the body or a tissue bank.
The type of bone grafting procedure you will receive will depend on several factors, such as the location where more bone is needed, severity of bone loss, if dental implants are to be placed, and more.
- Sinus lift adds bone between the upper jaw and maxillary sinus. The bone that separates the two is usually thin. A sinus lift also mitigates the risk of a dental implant accidentally going into the maxillary sinus.
- Socket preservation involves placing the granulated bone material after a tooth extraction to prevent bone loss and prepare for a future dental implant.
- Ridge augmentation adds bone to the alveolar ridge to add height and/or width.
- Major bone grafting is typically reserved for patients who have an extreme or extensive amount of bone loss due to trauma, disease, or birth defect.
- Nerve repositioning moves the nerve in the lower jaw in an effort to avoid damage from a dental implant. Since it is a high-risk surgery, other options are usually considered before nerve repositioning.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Bone Grafting and other procedures.
"I'm Cynthia from Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral Facial Surgery for bone grafting and implants. The way I felt when I first came into the practice was welcomed and treated very kind by everybody here. I found the staff here to be very professional. Dr. Falk was one of the most caring, kindest doctors that I've seen. He's just a great guy. My procedure that I had done here was very quick. My quality of life is just fantastic. I can eat and chew now, whatever I want. My overall experience is wonderful. I would recommend Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to anyone."
"Hi, my name is Noel, and I’m from Las Vegas, and I came to Canyon Oral Facial Surgery to get an extraction and bone graft. The practice here is very professional. You feel very comfortable, feel very welcome, and like all of your questions will be answered. Staff has always been very friendly to me, very welcoming. You come in, everyone says ‘Hi.’ They all also take their time to explain, make sure that you’re comfortable. The doctors here are friendly, very informative, smart, caring, and just overall compassionate for what you’re going through. The procedures I’ve had have been very successful, they’ve gone great. I would absolutely recommend Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery."
"Hi, my name is Adam, and I’m from Las Vegas, and I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to get a biopsy. The atmosphere here was great. I felt very welcomed. The staff, the office assistants were great, very welcoming when I came in. All my questions I had were answered before I even had them. Everyone made me feel really comfortable. The doctors here were very knowledgeable, extremely personable, and just very welcoming and great to deal with through the entire experience. After the procedure, I feel great. Very happy I got it done here. It’s overall a great experience. To my friends and family in Las Vegas, if you need facial surgery, come to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery."
"Hello, my name is Amanda. I’m from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to have my son seen for trauma. The practice here is actually very unique. The office itself is absolutely beautiful—always clean and welcoming. The front office is always very kind. The staff are my friends. Every single time I see them it's fun, it’s laughter. The doctors here make you feel like you’re part of their family. They’re both very open, honest, good communicators. You don’t feel like you’re just another number. They make you feel very individual. My experience at Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery has been great, and I highly recommend them."
"Hi, I’m Alisa from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I came to see Dr. Falk for a tooth extraction and a dental implant. The office, when I first came in, was very friendly, helpful. The staff was excellent. Any questions I had, they answered them for me. Working with Dr. Falk was fantastic. He is friendly, warm, attentive to my needs. Procedure went terrific. I had a great experience, and I highly recommend Canyon Oral Surgery."
"Hi, my name is Amber. I’m from Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I first walked into Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery, the atmosphere was very calming and very welcoming. The staff are great. They worked with me to make sure it was a smooth process. The doctors here are awesome. Dr. Falk talked to me during my whole procedure and kept me calm, and he’s a funny guy, so that made everything go a lot more smooth. My overall experience was amazing from start to end. To my friends and family here in Las Vegas, I highly recommend the doctors here at Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery."
"Hi, my name is Ambrosio and I live in Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery for tooth extraction. The staff was so warm and friendly. Dr. Moody was very nice. He really listened to me and took care of me and very, very patient. The procedure was very smooth, and the recovery was outstanding. You have a beautiful, healthy smile. Feels great. I feel a lot better now and I feel confident. I highly recommend Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to everyone."
"Hi, my name's Art and I'm from Las Vegas. I came to Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery to get a dental implant. When I first walked in, I felt very relaxed. Everyone made me feel very comfortable. I was very impressed. The staff has always been very friendly. My doctor was great. Actually, after talking to him for a few minutes, I felt like I was talking to a friend. I was very happy. The procedure went perfectly well. My recovery has been great. My confidence has gone up. I'm very happy. My overall experience with Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery has been awesome. I've been very impressed from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Canyon Oral and Facial Surgery to all my friends in Enterprise."
"Hi, my name is Alexis, I am from Las Vegas, and I had my wisdom teeth taken out by Dr. Falk. The staff here is super awesome. That’s probably why I felt so comfortable getting my wisdom teeth taken out. They make you feel like you’re super at-home, and they’re very friendly and inviting, and it’s a place that you feel really good walking into. Dr. Falk is an awesome doctor. He definitely made me feel super comfortable, and he’s very patient, and he made the process super smooth and easy. The procedure was way quicker than I expected. It was super smooth, and I’ve had no problems since. For my friends and family in Henderson, Summerlin, and Winchester, I highly recommend Canyon Oral Surgery."
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Get exceptional patient care from trusted board-certified oral surgeons. Contact Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery to schedule a consultation and find out how we can improve your oral health and confidence.