Dental Bone Grafting in Kaysville, Utah for Implants

Jaw bone often shrinks after a tooth has been missing for a while, since the bone needs the pressure of chewing to stay strong. Gum disease, old dentures that don't fit well, and even certain injuries can also wear down bone over time. None of these situations are unusual, and none of them mean you're out of options.

Dr. Nelson uses digital and 3D imaging to get a clear picture of your jaw before recommending anything. This lets him see exactly how much bone you have and where, so your treatment plan is based on your actual mouth, not guesswork. He walks through the images with you so you understand what he sees and why a graft is or isn't needed.

Dr. Nelson numbs the area first so you're comfortable throughout. He then places the graft material, which may come from your own bone, a donor source, or a lab-made substitute, depending on your case. The site is closed and left to heal, with the new bone gradually integrating with your existing jaw over the following months.

Mild swelling, tenderness, and some bruising are common for the first few days. Most patients return to normal activities within a day or two. Full bone healing before an implant can be placed usually takes a few months, and Dr. Nelson will check your progress along the way rather than guessing at timing.

This is often one part of a larger plan. Many patients move from a bone graft into dental implants or implant-supported dentures once healing is complete. If your bone loss started with a tooth that needs to come out, our tooth extractions and oral surgery page covers what that process looks like too. You can also see how bone grafting fits into our broader restorative dentistry services.