Bone Grafting in Los Angeles & Downey, CA
Build Support for Your Dental Implant Plan
If you have been told that your jawbone may not provide enough support for a dental implant, bone grafting may be one option to discuss. At Mission Dental Group, Dr. Won Jung Jeong and Dr. Debora Jeong evaluate patients in Los Angeles and Downey and explain whether grafting may be appropriate for their treatment goals.
Call our Los Angeles office at 213-380-1996 or our Downey office at 562-803-9999 to request a consultation.
What Is Dental Bone Grafting?
Dental bone grafting adds graft material to an area of the jaw where additional bone volume may be needed. It is often considered as part of planning for dental implants. Whether a graft is needed depends on your oral health, the amount and condition of the available bone, and the planned restoration.
When Might Bone Grafting Be Recommended?
A dentist may recommend evaluating bone grafting when the jaw does not have enough bone to support a planned implant. Tooth loss, injury or other changes in the jaw can affect available bone. Imaging and a clinical exam help the dentist assess the area and discuss possible approaches.
What to Expect
Your dentist will review your health history, examine the area and explain the proposed treatment, materials, risks, healing expectations and alternatives. The procedure and recovery vary according to the graft and your individual needs. If grafting is part of an implant plan, the timing of implant placement will depend on healing and your dentist’s evaluation.
Follow the specific instructions provided by your dental team before and after treatment, and contact the office with concerns during recovery.
Bone Grafting and Dental Implants
Bone grafting may help prepare an area of the jaw for an implant, but it does not guarantee that an implant will be suitable. Dr. Won Jung Jeong has practiced dentistry since 1993 and provides implant placement and restoration. Your dentist will explain whether grafting fits your treatment plan and what steps may follow.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Grafting
Discuss Your Bone Grafting Options
If you are considering dental implants or have been told you may need a bone graft, Mission Dental Group can discuss your treatment options. Call 213-380-1996 in Los Angeles or 562-803-9999 in Downey to request an appointment.
Los Angeles: Contact our Los Angeles office
Downey: Contact our Downey office