Bone Grafting

Restoring Strength Below the Surface

Bone loss in the jaw can occur after tooth loss, trauma, or long-term gum disease—and it can make placing dental implants more difficult. That’s where bone grafting comes in. At Smile, Co., we offer modern, minimally invasive bone grafting to restore lost volume and help prepare your jaw for future implant success.

Whether you’ve recently had an extraction or you’re planning a dental implant, bone grafting helps rebuild your oral health from the inside out.

What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is a procedure that adds or restores bone volume in the jaw, often in areas where bone has deteriorated after tooth loss. We use a specialized grafting material—either natural or synthetic—that promotes new bone growth over time.

This procedure is commonly used to:

• Support the placement of dental implants
  
• Prevent bone loss after tooth extractions
  
• Restore facial structure and jawline definition
  
• Rebuild bone damaged by infection or periodontal disease
  

It’s safe, effective, and often performed in-office with local anesthesia or sedation for your comfort.

When Is Bone Grafting Needed?

You may be a candidate for bone grafting if:

• You’re missing one or more teeth and want a dental implant
  
• Your jawbone has receded or thinned over time
  
• You had a tooth extracted without immediate bone preservation
  
• You’re experiencing changes in your facial structure due to bone loss
  

Not sure if you have enough bone for an implant? We use 3D digital imaging to evaluate your jawbone and build a personalized plan.

Types of Bone Grafts We Offer

Depending on your needs, we may recommend:

• Socket Preservation – Grafting material is placed immediately after extraction to maintain bone for future implant placement.
  
• Ridge Augmentation – Used when the bone has narrowed or resorbed, restoring width and height.
  
• Sinus Lift – For upper jaw implants, this technique raises the sinus floor and adds bone where needed.
  
• Minor Grafts During Implant Surgery – Small bone defects can be grafted at the time of implant placement.
  

We’ll always guide you to the most efficient and conservative approach possible.

What to Expect

1. Consultation & 3D Imaging
   We assess your bone quality and use advanced scans to determine grafting needs.
   
2. Procedure
   The grafting material is placed and secured. In some cases, implants may be placed at the same time.
   
3. Healing Phase
   Over the next 3–6 months, your body naturally integrates and regenerates bone in the area.
   
4. Implant Placement (if applicable)
   Once healed, we can safely place your implant into the newly reinforced area.
   

We provide clear instructions for post-op care and stay closely connected throughout your healing process.

Part of a Complete Restoration Plan

Bone grafting is often a critical first step toward:

• Single tooth implants
  
• All-on-Four full arch restoration
  
• Implant-supported dentures
  
• Ridge augmentation for facial harmony
  

We tailor each treatment plan to your long-term oral health, goals, and aesthetic outcomes.

Serving Tampa With Surgical Precision & Care

From our state-of-the-art office in Tampa Palms, we provide advanced surgical and restorative care to patients across Tampa, Hunters Green, and Pebble Creek. Bone grafting is a routine part of our implant protocol—and we make sure the entire process feels informed, comfortable, and supportive.

Insurance & Financial Options

Bone grafting is often covered when it’s necessary for tooth replacement or part of a medically indicated procedure. We’ll help you verify your benefits and offer financing options if needed. Our upcoming membership plan will also support restorative and surgical care with transparent savings.

Rebuild From the Foundation Up

Your smile is only as strong as the foundation it rests on. Bone grafting helps restore the structure and support your teeth—and implants—need to last.