BONE GRAFTING
Torrance, CA
Rebuild and preserve jawbone where volume has been lost, supporting healing and future implant treatment when appropriate.
What Is Dental Bone Grafting?
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Dental bone grafting places graft material in an area where jawbone is thin or missing. The material acts as a framework that supports the body’s own bone formation during healing.
Grafting may be performed when a tooth is removed, before implant placement, with an implant in selected cases, or to repair a localized defect. Type and timing depend on anatomy, health, and the restorative goal.
WHO BENEFITS FROM BONE GRAFTING?
Imaging and clinical examination determine whether enough healthy bone is present for the intended treatment.
Patients preserving bone after extraction – Socket grafting may help maintain ridge shape when a tooth is removed and future replacement is planned.
Patients planning dental implants – Grafting can increase bone width or height when the jaw cannot adequately support an implant in the desired position.
Patients with bone loss from disease or injury – Localized defects can result from infection, periodontal disease, trauma, or prior surgery.
Patients needing ridge or sinus augmentation – Additional bone may be required in the back upper jaw or another deficient area.
THE BENEFITS OF BONE GRAFTING
Bone grafting can preserve or rebuild jawbone volume and create a stronger foundation for restorative treatment.
Preserve Jawbone Volume
Grafting can help maintain ridge contour after tooth removal or restore bone lost to disease, injury, or long-term tooth absence.
Support Dental Implants
Added bone can create support for an implant positioned according to the restorative and functional plan.
Repair Localized Defects
Grafting can rebuild selected areas of the jaw and support healthier hard- and soft-tissue contours.
THE BONE GRAFTING PROCESS
The procedure is planned around bone dimensions, health, and the final restorative goal. Graft material and timing are selected for the individual site.
BOOK NOWStep 1: Evaluation and Imaging
We assess bone volume, gum health, medical factors, and the goals of future treatment.
Step 2: Graft Selection and Planning
Dr. Chen reviews graft material, timing, risks, alternatives, and expected healing.
Step 3: Graft Placement
The site is prepared, graft material is placed and stabilized, and a membrane may be used when indicated.
Step 4: Healing and Reassessment
New bone develops over time; examination or imaging confirms readiness for the next stage.
WHY CHOOSE SOUTH BAY DENTAL LOFT FOR BONE GRAFTING
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Dr. Victoria Chen’s oral and maxillofacial surgery training includes dental implants, bone reconstruction, and management of the anatomy that affects grafting decisions.
She evaluates bone dimensions, gum health, medical factors, graft materials, timing, alternatives, and risks before recommending treatment.
Your surgical and restorative plan stays coordinated in one practice, with clear aftercare and follow-up throughout healing.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Common questions about Bone Grafting in Torrance, CA
Depending on the case, material may be donated human bone, animal-derived mineral, synthetic material, your own bone, or a combination.
No. It is used when existing bone cannot adequately support the planned implant or preserving the site offers a clear benefit.
Timing varies. Some implants can be placed with a graft, while other sites need several months of healing first.
Yes. Infection, exposure, graft loss, or inadequate bone formation can occur. Planning and aftercare reduce but do not eliminate risk.
Temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness, or small graft particles may occur. Bone maturation usually takes longer than initial gum healing.
Have more questions?
Contact our office to speak with Dr. Chen and get the answers you need to move forward with confidence.
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3610 Lomita Blvd #203
Torrance, CA 90505
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