Bone Grafting in Midwest City
Bone loss doesn’t have to limit your dental treatment options. At Epic Dental, we offer advanced bone grafting procedures to rebuild jaw structure, restore oral health, and prepare your mouth for long-term success with dental implants.
Rebuild Your Foundation for a Stronger Smile
If you’ve lost teeth or had untreated gum disease, your jawbone may shrink over time. This can make it harder to place dental implants or support a stable restoration.
Bone grafting is a safe, effective solution that regenerates lost bone and strengthens the foundation beneath your gums — setting you up for success with dental implants, dentures, or other restorative treatments.
What Is Dental Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting involves placing graft material into areas of bone loss. This encourages your body to rebuild natural bone tissue in that space. Over time, the graft is replaced by your own healthy bone.
Types of bone grafts we offer may include:
- Ridge preservation after a tooth extraction
- Ridge augmentation for areas with more advanced bone loss
- Sinus lift to create room for implants in the upper back jaw
- Pre-implant bone grafting to prepare for implant-supported dentures or single implants
We’ll determine the right grafting technique for your needs after a thorough exam and 3D imaging.
When Is Bone Grafting Needed?
Bone grafting is often recommended when:
- A tooth has been missing for several months or years
- Gum disease has caused significant bone loss
- You want a dental implant but don’t have enough bone to support it
- You’re receiving full-arch treatment like All-on-4 implants
- You want to preserve the jaw ridge after a planned extraction
Even if you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for implants in the past, bone grafting may open the door to advanced, long-term solutions.
What to Expect During Treatment
- Consultation – We use digital imaging to evaluate your bone and treatment needs.
- Procedure – The grafting material is placed into the targeted area under local anesthesia.
- Healing Phase – Over 3–6 months, your body integrates the graft and regenerates healthy bone.
- Follow-Up Care – Once healed, we reassess the area and move forward with your implant or restoration.
The procedure is often done in conjunction with an extraction or as a standalone step in your implant journey.
FAQs About Bone Grafting
Is bone grafting painful?
Not at all. The procedure is done with local anesthesia, and most patients report minimal soreness afterward — easily managed with over-the-counter pain medication.
How long does it take to heal?
It depends on the location and size of the graft, but most grafts heal within 3–6 months. We monitor your healing closely before proceeding with implants or other treatment.
Is bone grafting necessary before implants?
In some cases, yes. If you’ve lost bone due to missing teeth or gum disease, bone grafting creates a stable base so your implant can last long term.
What is the graft made from?
We use biocompatible materials, including synthetic or processed donor bone. These are safe, sterile, and promote natural bone growth.
Can I get a bone graft at the same time as an extraction?
Yes — this is called socket preservation, and it’s commonly done right after a tooth is removed to prevent bone shrinkage and prepare for future treatment.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and most patients report minimal discomfort. After placement, you may experience mild soreness for a few days, easily managed with over-the-counter medication.
Restore the Foundation of
Your Smile
Don't let bone loss limit your options. At Epic Dental, our skilled team can rebuild your jaw and restore your confidence — so you can move forward with implants or dentures that feel secure, comfortable, and natural.