Bone Grafting

What is bone graft?

At Lakeside Oral Surgery, there is two kinds of bone grafting that we use- XenoGraft and AlloGraft. 

  • XenoGraft is methodically processed from bovine bone, extensively tested and provides a favorable environment for new bone growth. We typically use this kind of bone around implants, in sinus lifts, and in certain large areas of bone grafting.
  • AlloGraft is 100% derived from donor bone. It’s the trusted bone regeneration solution most similar to a patient’s own bone that provides a strong start and greater confidence for successful bone regeneration.

Why is bone grafting needed?Illustration showing bone graft material placed in a dental socket to prepare for an implant

 When one or more teeth are missing it can lead to bone loss at the site of the missing tooth. This loss of jaw bone can develop into additional problems, both with your appearance and your overall health. You may experience pain, problems with your remaining teeth, altered facial appearance, and eventually even the inability to speak and/or eat normally.

Missing teeth often results in poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants as well as long-term shifting of remaining teeth and changed to facial structure

Illustration showing bone graft material placed in a dental socket to prepare for an implant
 Fortunately, today we have the ability to grow bone where it is needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, but it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.


The best time to have bone grafting done is
at the time of tooth extraction. This gives the tooth the best chance at “accepting” the bone graft and long term success. 

 Illustration of a dental implant placed in the lower jaw with surrounding bone graft material.

Bone Graft at Time of Tooth Extraction

Illustration showing the steps of bone grafting in dental treatment

After the tooth has been extracted and the site has been thoroughly cleaned, Xenograft or Allograft bone is placed in the site and then a collagen membrane is stitched into place over the bone grafting to hold it in place while it heals. 

Oftentimes, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) treatment is used along with the bone grafting to improve your bodies natural ability to heal, re-grow new healthy bone, and decrease infection risk. The PRF is mixed with the bone graft and placed in the site. An additional membrane can also be made from the PRF to cover the site. 

The newly placed bone graft will need to heal for about 4 to 6 months before an implant can be placed. 

Bone Grafting After Tooth Extraction

If a tooth, or several teeth, have been missing for some time and the bone has started to atrophy, a ridge augmentation may be necessary to build back enough bone for implants. A ridge augmentation  is a common dental procedure often performed following a tooth extraction. This procedure helps recreate the natural contour of the gums and jaw that may have been lost due to bone loss from tooth extraction, or for another reason.

Another common occurrence after tooth extraction is that over time the sinuses may start to sink down as the bone continues to thin. The thinness of the bone and the proximity of the sinuses does not give enough bone for a stable implant. A sinus lift can be performed by placing bone between the sinus membrane and the current bone to regrow more bone. This is a common dental procedure that many patients are good candidates for and has a high success rate. 
 Sinus Lift Animated Gif

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Lakeside Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

5 out of 5 stars based on 9 Bone Grafting reviews

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From the first phone call, the whole experience was pleasant. The friendly staff is wonderful. It really makes a difference. I’ve been going to dentist offices for years and this one is a class act.

- Cate S

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The whole experience was great I would recommend to anyone who is having tooth surgery done.

- Billie R

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This week I completed the 1st phase of getting dental implants at Lakeside. The entire experience was very positive. The office is professional, beautiful, impeccable and smartly laid out. The staff made my wife and me totally comfortable in every way and everything was explained so well. Every "t" was crossed and every "i" was dotted. It is obvious that each member of the team is well versed in what they do. Dr. Haynie is a high caliber professional and super nice. Nurses Kenzie & Sara were superb and hovered over me like two angels keeping me comfortable. The surgery was successful and I highly recommend Lakeside for what they do. I give Lakeside 5 stars !!!

- Howard S

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This is my second time coming to see Dr. Haynie I needed to have a bone graft and will be going back for an implant in 4 months. the first time I was there it was a great experience I always get scared when I know I’m gonna have any kind of dental surgery I guess that’s normal but the staff and Dr. Haynie made me feel very comfortable and I was put at ease right away, he’s the best so is his staff My neighbor was able to take me and wait for me and she said she was very impressed with Dr. Haynie and his staff. I would recommend going to Dr. Haynie.

- Elizabeth P

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Want to thank Dr Haynie and his excellent, knowledgeable and caring team. From the start they made me feel like family and did a wonderful job in explaining my procedure. Because of my previous radiation to the site, he recommended Hyperbaric treatment to help in healing. You know that your doctor cares for their patient when they personally call you to check in on your recovery. I will not hestate to recommend Dr Haynie and all his caring staff to anyone looking for the best oral surgeon in the Inland NorthWest

- George S

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I had a great experience at Lakeside Dental: the entire process from start to finish was well organized. The Staff were very helpful, very professional and extremely friendly. I would highly recommend Likeside Oral Surgery to anyone.

- Natalya N

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really clear post-op instructions and Dr Haney called that evening to see how my son was doing.

- Barbara H

5 out of 5 stars by Barbara H on

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I had to had a bad infection and needed 3 back teeth pulled as well as 2 skin grafts done. I was referred to Lake side by me doctor. From the time I made the appointment on a Friday they got me in on next Tuesday. I was in allot of pain and was very glad the jumped on it to help me asap. I have never been treated by any business or medical professional as well as the people at Lake side oral. I had my surgery yesterday 6-17-20 and it went so great, they even care about your spouse and have set up their practice to make sure she was well informed during the surgery and have gone so far as to have a massage chair in the theater room for her to wait in. They worked with me on the cost and understood that unexpected things come up when life happens. I want to give special thanks to Kinsey, Venessa and Kara for treating me like family. I have had 5 back surgery's and 3 heart surgery's in the last 6 years due to falling off a roof so I have seen many doctors and surgeons but doctor Haynie is way above the rest the way he treated me. They will not only be me and my family’s oral surgery center for life but my friends. I hope to repay the kindness they all showed me someday. John

- John B

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Patient Review from Kyle J

Everyone was very accommodating to our needs and very helpful with questions and concerns. the day of surgery they made us feel comfortable and at ease. Dr. haynie had excellent bed side manner, he was confident in what he does and we appreciated that. He didn't seem in a hurry and really took his time with us to make sure that we were getting all our questions answered. Thank you to all the staff at lakeside oral surgery, you all are amazing at what you do.

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