BONE AND TISSUE
GRAFTING
MORGANVILLE, NJ
A Strong Foundation for Your Smile.
Rebuilding bone and gum tissue so implants and natural teeth have the support they need.
After a tooth is lost, the bone that once held it naturally begins to shrink, and gums can recede over time. Grafting rebuilds that foundation, making implants possible and helping protect the health and appearance of your smile.
At Smile Theory in Morganville, NJ, grafting is planned with 3D imaging and performed with care for patients from Marlboro, Holmdel, Colts Neck and throughout Monmouth County.
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Makes Implants Possible
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Preserves Bone After Extractions
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Protects Receding Gums
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Laser Assisted Comfort
How Grafting Works
A bone graft adds supportive material where bone has thinned. Over time, your body grows new bone into the graft, creating a solid base for an implant.
Soft tissue grafting adds healthy gum tissue where gums have receded, protecting sensitive roots and restoring a balanced gumline.
Types of Grafting We Provide
Your 3D scan shows exactly where support is needed, so your graft is tailored to your anatomy and your goals.
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Socket preservation after an extraction
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Bone grafting before or during implant placement
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Soft tissue grafting for receding gums
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Laser assisted care for comfortable healing
WHO IT IS FOR
Do You Need a Graft?
Grafting may be recommended if you have had a tooth out, have been missing a tooth for some time, or have gums that are pulling back from your teeth.
If you have been told you do not have enough bone for implants, grafting can often rebuild the support needed for a stable, long lasting result.
Your evaluation will show us exactly what your smile needs.
Why Grafting Matters
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A stable base for dental implants
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Maintains the natural shape of your face and smile
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Protects sensitive roots from gum recession
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Supports the long term health of surrounding teeth
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Grafting Treatment, Step by Step
Every step is planned to feel calm, clear and comfortable, from your first scan to full healing.
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A Conversation
We review your goals and health history and explain how grafting fits your plan.
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3D Evaluation
CBCT imaging shows bone volume and gum health so your graft is precisely planned.
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Gentle Treatment
The graft is placed comfortably, often alongside an extraction or implant.
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Healing and Next Steps
As new bone and tissue form, we monitor your healing and plan your next step.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Grafting Questions, Answered
Dr. Z and our team have answered the questions we hear most often from patients across Marlboro, Holmdel, Colts Neck and Monmouth County.
Don't see your question below? Give us a call. We are happy to talk it through with you.
Does a bone graft hurt?
How long does a bone graft take to heal?
The area is fully numbed during treatment. Most patients feel mild soreness or swelling for a few days, which is usually managed with over the counter pain relief.
Healing time varies with the size and type of graft, but most bone grafts mature over a few months before an implant is placed. Smaller grafts can sometimes be placed at the same time as the implant.
Where does the graft material come from?
Why save the socket after an extraction?
We use safe, well established graft materials that act as a scaffold for your own bone to grow into. We will explain the options that suit your situation.
Socket preservation helps prevent the bone from shrinking after a tooth is removed, keeping your options open for an implant and protecting the shape of your smile.
Can grafting help receding gums?
Yes. Soft tissue grafting adds healthy gum tissue to cover exposed roots, reduce sensitivity and restore a more even gumline.
Is grafting covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan. Our team will review your benefits and explain your options, including 0% APR monthly payment plans.
