Select Dental Implants · Menifee, CA
Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
“Not enough bone” is a solvable problem. Grafting rebuilds your jaw so implants have a foundation that lasts.
Why Bone Disappears — and How We Bring It Back
Bone grafting is reconstructive surgery that regenerates and rebuilds bone and increases bone density. It corrects defects that can result from tooth loss (and the bone loss that follows), trauma, tumor removal, or defects present from birth.
The most common grafting procedure enhances the upper or lower jaw to increase bone quantity and density in preparation for implants — patients without enough jawbone mass aren’t implant candidates until that foundation is rebuilt. Grafting material may come from your own bone, another source, or synthetic material that stimulates new growth; healing before implant placement generally runs 4–6 months.
Minor grafting for implant support is usually done right here in our office. We use 3D imaging to measure exactly what you have and graft only where genuinely needed — including socket preservation at the time of extraction, which often prevents the problem entirely.
- Socket preservation after extractions
- Ridge augmentation for width and height
- Sinus lifts for the upper back jaw — see sinus lift
- Same-visit minor grafting with implant placement when possible
Questions Patients Ask Us
What if I don’t have enough bone for an implant?
Grafting rebuilds it. We place bone material where your jaw is deficient; over several months it becomes your own solid bone, ready to hold an implant. For select cases, narrower implants or angled-placement techniques can avoid grafting entirely.
Does a bone graft hurt?
The procedure is done under local anesthesia (with sedation available) and most patients manage recovery with over-the-counter medication for a few days. It’s typically gentler than people expect.
How long before the implant can be placed?
Minor grafts sometimes allow implant placement the same day. Larger grafts mature for 3–6 months first. Your 3D scan determines the timeline.
What does grafting cost?
Typically $800–$3,500 depending on the size and material of the graft. It’s always listed as its own line item on your quote.
Ready for a Smile That Feels Like You Again?
Call (951) 672-6788 or request a consultation online. We’ll take a 3D scan, review every option honestly, and give you a clear plan with transparent pricing — no pressure, no surprises.