A dental bone graft is a simple procedure where a bone graft, in the form of a sand-like material, is gently added to your jaw in an area where bone is needed. Your own cells recognize the bone graft and grow natural bone around the site. There are many reasons your dentist may recommend a bone graft, including to preserve bone after a dental extraction or to prepare a site for a dental implant.
Bone grafting in Winston-Salem, NC, improves oral health when teeth are missing or the jawbone has deteriorated. Below, we share a few key reasons to consider this important treatment.
Bone grafting treatment preserves the jawbone, making it possible to restore lost teeth. Remember, a complete smile typically means better dental health.
Bone loss is only reversible through bone grafting. The graft stimulates the jawbone to remain viable and healthy, allowing for smile restoration.
Bone grafting treatment makes it possible to restore your smile when teeth are lost or prevent tooth loss when the structure is unhealthy or deteriorating.
A bone graft or “socket preservation” is a simple procedure that can be performed to maintain the architecture of your natural bone. The process allows your body to rebuild bone to replace the lost tooth.
Dr. Nelson is highly trained in different bone grafting procedures to ensure that you have the support to receive a dental implant or bridge in the future. Placing a bone graft at the time of extraction is the easiest and most effective opportunity to preserve your bone and gum tissue.
Most bone grafting procedures are completed during the extraction of a tooth or during the placement of a dental implant. This simple, painless procedure often only takes a few extra minutes to place the bone graft material in the extraction site so that your body maintains the bone needed for you to function and smile.
After the bone graft is placed, your cells will use the graft material to create new, healthy, living bone!
A dental bone graft is a simple procedure where a bone graft, in the form of a sand-like material, is gently added to your jaw in an area where bone is needed. Your own cells recognize the bone graft and grow natural bone around the site. There are many reasons your dentist may recommend a bone graft, including to preserve bone after a dental extraction or to prepare a site for a dental implant
Bone grafting can be a very valuable service if you have missing teeth, bone, or gum tissue.
The goal of any bone grafting procedure is to preserve your body's natural bone or regain bone that has been lost.
The bone of your jaws is very important, as these structures support your teeth, implants, gums, and facial appearance and enable your speaking and chewing functions.
Most bone grafting procedures are completed during the extraction of a tooth or during the placement of a dental implant. This simple, painless procedure often only takes a few extra minutes to place the bone graft material in the extraction site so that your body maintains the bone needed for you to function and smile.
After the bone graft is placed, your cells will use the graft material to create new, healthy, living bone!
We use the most effective, pain-free, and up-to-date numbing techniques. During any treatment, Dr. Nelson uses state-of-the-art techniques to deliver painless numbing. We utilize the latest and most effective techniques for anesthesia.
Calming nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available. For patients with anxiety, nitrous oxide or “laughing gas” will help eliminate nervousness and promote a more calm, tranquil state of mind.
We offer stress-free sedation dentistry. Dr. Nelson is one of the only general dentists in the Winston-Salem and Piedmont Triad area who is trained and licensed in all forms of sedation dentistry. Patients are always given the option to choose dental sedation during their procedures to guarantee a stress-free experience. In fact, most patients say that going to the dentist was never easier and that they have no memory of the procedure at all!
He’s had a lot of dental work, too. Like many people, Dr. Nelson has a lot of unpleasant memories of dental work as a child. From the age of 4 to 18, he had just about every dental treatment procedure from fillings to crowns to extractions.
Because of his personal experiences, he’s committed to prioritizing patient comfort. Dr. Nelson is extremely motivated to provide dental ...
The fee for a bone graft at our office is $405. As always, we will work with your dental insurance to make sure you receive the maximum benefit and we offer interest-free payment plans.
We accept and file all dental insurance policies. Our office provides excellent care at an affordable price. We accept and file all dental insurance policies and will fight on your behalf so that you receive the maximum benefit.
Financial plans are available. We offer financing plans that allow you to fit your needs into your budget.
Discounts are offered for patients without dental insurance (cash pay). We also offer discounts to patients without dental insurance or for those who prefer to pay in cash.
*Fees are quoted from our office's fee schedule and are subject to change. Changes in fees are typically nominal (less than a 3% adjustment).
Bone grafting is a crucial procedure for those who need dental implants but lack sufficient bone in their jaws to support these implants. At Dr. Blake Nelson, DDS Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry, serving the Winston-Salem community, we specialize in restoring your smile's foundation with bone grafting techniques that prepare your mouth for further restorative work.
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