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Bone Grafting in Spearfish, SD
Rebuilding the Foundation for a Stronger, Healthier Smile
After tooth loss, injury, or long-standing gum disease, it’s common to experience bone loss in the jaw. That loss can affect your oral health, facial structure, and ability to receive treatments like dental implants. At Orchard Meadows Family Dental & Denture Clinic in Spearfish, we offer bone grafting to restore lost bone and strengthen the foundation for long-term dental success.
Whether you’re planning for a dental implant or need to stabilize your jaw after an extraction, we’re here to guide you through this process with care, clarity, and a personalized approach.
What Is Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting is a procedure that adds or restores bone tissue in the jaw. It’s most commonly performed to prepare for dental implants, but it can also help support dentures and maintain your facial structure after tooth loss.
During the procedure, grafting material (your own bone, a donor source, or synthetic material) is placed in the area where bone is lacking. This material then integrates with your natural bone over time, stimulating regeneration.
Bone grafting is often recommended when:
- A tooth has been missing for some time and bone loss has occurred
- An extraction site needs support for future implant placement
- There’s been trauma, disease, or gum recession affecting the bone
- You’re planning implant-supported dentures or mini implants
Why Bone Grafting Matters
Healthy bone is essential for strong, functional tooth replacement — particularly when placing dental implants. Without enough bone, implants may not integrate properly, which can compromise the success of the restoration.
Benefits of bone grafting include:
- A stronger foundation for long-term implant success
- Preservation of facial shape and structure
- Improved fit and stability of future dentures or partials
- Better oral function and comfort over time
In many cases, bone grafting can make it possible to receive implants even after years of tooth loss.
The Bone Grafting Process
- Consultation and Imaging
We begin with a thorough exam and digital imaging to assess your bone levels. If grafting is needed, we’ll create a personalized plan and walk you through the timeline and healing expectations. - Graft Placement
Bone graft material is placed in the area of deficiency — often following an extraction or in preparation for ridge augmentation. - Healing and Integration
Over the next few months, your body naturally fuses the graft with your existing bone. Once healed, you’ll be ready for implant placement or other restorative care.
The procedure is done with local anesthetic in our Spearfish office. While we do not offer sedation dentistry at this location, most patients find the process comfortable and recovery straightforward with our attentive support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is bone grafting painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthetic. Some mild soreness after surgery is common but manageable with over-the-counter medication.
How long does it take to heal?
Most grafts take 3–6 months to fully integrate with your natural bone, though the exact timeline depends on the size and location of the graft.
Do I need bone grafting for every implant?
Not always. We’ll assess your bone levels and only recommend grafting if necessary for implant stability.
What is the graft made of?
Grafts can come from your own body, a donor source, or synthetic material. We’ll discuss the best option for your case.
Can grafting and implant placement happen at the same time?
In some cases, yes — especially if bone loss is mild. If the area needs more time to rebuild, we’ll complete the graft first, then place the implant after healing.
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Located in Spearfish, SD
Schedule a Bone Grafting Consultation in Spearfish
If you’ve been told you may not have enough bone for implants — or you’re planning a tooth replacement and want to ensure long-term success — bone grafting might be a key step in your care plan. At Orchard Meadows in Spearfish, we’ll guide you with expert care and a down-to-earth approach that puts your comfort first.