Bone Grafting
Treatment for Bone Loss
A bone graft promotes bone growth in the area where an implant is to be placed, ensuring a healthy and stable implant site that will last.
Our oral surgery specialists are qualified to perform many types of bone graft procedures. Bone grafts help ensure your future implants are stable, seamless, and promote the health of your jaw bone and overall oral health, too! Schedule an appointment at our Stonestown (on Buckingham Way), Van Ness (on Daniel Burnham Court), or West Portal (on W. Portal Avenue) office to talk with our doctors and learn about how you might benefit from a bone grafting procedure.
Understanding How a Bone Graft Works
When a tooth is removed or a permanent tooth fails to develop in the appropriate position, the tooth-supporting bone of the jaw begins to atrophy, or melt away. This leads to the bone in your jaw being unstable, weakened, and often unable to support a dental implant.
The bone graft is placed in the area that will receive the implant. Then, it becomes a platform for the nearby bone to grow as new bone eventually replaces the graft material. A bone graft is designed to maintain and regrow bone so that you can be a qualified candidate for dental implants.
It’s typical to wonder where a bone graft comes from. In most cases, your oral surgeon will use a particulate freeze-dried bone from a tissue bank or a bone mineral substitute. If a large quantity of bone is needed, the material is taken from your own bone either inside the mouth, from your hip, or from the tibia at the knee.
Keep in mind that oral surgeons undergo many additional years of advanced medical training and hands-on experience outside of regular dental school and are qualified to perform these procedures. The best way to find out the treatment plan that is right for you is to contact one of our offices and set up a consultation.
Comfortable Care With Anesthesia Options
We understand that many patients feel nervous about oral surgery. That is why we offer multiple anesthesia options to help you feel comfortable and confident throughout your procedure. Your oral surgeon will review the best option for your needs during your consultation.
Types of Bone Grafting Treatments
Depending on your condition, your oral surgeon might perform these procedures separately or during the same visit. Typically, they are performed separately from a dental implant procedure.
Ridge Augmentation
In severe atrophy cases, the ridge gets resorbed, and a bone graft is placed to increase the height and/or width of the ridge.
Sinus Lift
This involves elevating the sinus membrane and placing the bone graft onto the sinus floor, allowing implants to be placed in the back part of the upper jaw effectively.
Socket Preservation
Once a tooth is extracted, artificial bone is placed in the socket as a placeholder to preserve the gum tissue and bone for a future implant.
Nerve Repositioning
The inferior alveolar nerve gives feeling to the lower lip and chin and may need to be moved to make room to place a dental implant in the lower jaw.
Real Patient Experiences
Patients across San Francisco trust 7x7 Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists for expert care and life-changing results. Our commitment to comfort, communication, and precision ensures a positive experience from consultation through recovery.
"Hi, I’m Antonio from San Francisco and I came to 7x7 doctors for [a] bone graft and implants. When I first walked into the office, everyone was very professional. The staff at 7x7 was very welcoming and they also gave me all the information that I needed prior to my initial appointment. The doctors at 7x7 were very, very informative. I felt very comfortable, very confident in what they were telling me. I felt like I was in good hands. The procedure went extremely well. I feel good that I can now eat what I hadn’t been able to eat before. I had a great experience here and I definitely recommend the doctors at 7x7."
"My name is Arc. I live in Hillsborough. I visited 7x7 for bone grafting and implant. The very first second I visited the office, the staff was both friendly and professional and needless to say that doctor was amazing. Dr. Pat is incredibly professional and kind and caring person. I wish all my doctors were like Dr. Pat. After the surgery, everything was so smooth and so easy. It was amazing. Now I can chew as I want on both sides. It was amazing experience and I would strongly recommend Dr. Pat."
"When I came into the lobby entrance, everyone was so professional and attentive that it made me feel confident and relaxed. When my doctor came into the room, he had an aura of confidence. I felt like he took control of the situation and I was grateful that it proceeded so smoothly. I'm more confident about what I eat or using my smile. I would enthusiastically recommend 7x7 Dental Implant & Oral Surgery. I’ve been very happy about the results."
"Hi, my name is Kelley. I'm from San Francisco, and I had bone grafting done with Dr. Morrow. When I first walked into the practice, everybody was very welcoming and I felt very comfortable. Everybody was extremely friendly and caring. Dr. Morrow’s bedside manner—he was very patient, and he answered all of my questions. My procedure with Dr. Morrow went perfect. My recovery was fast, and I feel wonderful. Dr. Morrow even called me the following day just to check on me after my procedure, and I've had lots of dental work done, and that was a first. My experience here at 7x7 is a 20 out of 10. It was absolutely over-the-top fantastic."
"First time I walked in, I was a little apprehensive, but the office is very comfortable. People in here are very friendly, and they put you at ease. My doctor is very personable, speaks very clearly, explains procedures to me. You can tell that patients' comfort is a priority. Everything went very well. I was very comfortable. She also does follow-up and calls you in the evening to make sure you're doing well after surgery. I thought the experience was outstanding. I would recommend 7x7 Dental Implant & Oral Surgery to any of my friends or family."
"Hi, my name is Zoe, I’m from San Francisco, and I had an extraction, bone graft, and dental implant by Dr. Duncan. Dr. Duncan was a great surgeon. He remembered things about me from previous times he had seen me, which made me feel really comfortable. The procedure was really smooth. It didn’t take long. I was incredibly comfortable during it. After, the results were great. They even sent me flowers after my surgery, which was a really nice touch and unexpected. Overall, I had a great experience here, and I would definitely recommend Dr. Duncan for anyone that needs oral surgery."
"Hi, my name is Alex, I’m from San Francisco, and I came to see the doctors at 7x7 for dental implants. Immediately upon walking in the door, I knew that I was in the right place. I found the doctors at 7x7 to be very warm and [they] did everything they could to make me comfortable, and I really appreciated that. The staff gave me sort of a play-by-play as to what was going to happen and a treatment path to get my mouth corrected. I’m immensely happy that I had the dental implants done at 7x7. They’ve taken care of me through the whole process and I’ve gotten my teeth back in order. I had a fantastic experience at 7x7, and I would absolutely recommend that anyone go there for any oral surgery needs."
Analise
San Francisco
"Hi, my name is Analise and I live in San Francisco, and I came to 7x7 for a biopsy. When I walked in, everyone was really nice and they made me feel comfortable. Dr. Pat was super kind and confident in what she did. She also was patient with us and answered all our questions and made sure we understood what was going to happen. The staff explained everything to me and made it super easy and everything was super clear about what to do. For my friends and family in San Francisco, I highly recommend the doctors at 7x7."
"Hi, my name is Andrew, and I had a dental implant with Dr. Duncan. When I first came to Dr. Duncan’s office, it was very clean, organized. Dr. Duncan is very personable and came in, just kind of chatted and got to know each other and he was able to balance kind of comforting myself with respect to the procedure and letting me know kind of what was coming and then, you know, just nice conversation. The surgery went absolutely fine, and what was amazing to me is that I didn’t need to call him up for any questions or anything afterwards. I was surprised how easy the recovery went. Dr. Duncan made me feel comfortable and the fact that he explained everything clear, it all went well. I highly recommend 7x7 Oral Surgery."
Where the Bay Area Finds Better Smiles
For over 40 years, 7x7 Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists has helped San Francisco find healthier and more beautiful smiles. We are proud to serve Bay Area patients with exceptional oral surgery services delivered with compassionate care. With four practice locations, we are able to bring our expertise to the entire city. To learn more about how we can help you achieve your oral health goals, contact our office to schedule a consultation. We look forward to welcoming you soon!