Bone Grafting in NW Calgary
Preserve or rebuild your jaw bone to support future implants and maintain your facial structure.
About Bone Grafting at Bow River Dental
Bone grafting preserves or rebuilds jaw bone to support future implants and maintain facial structure. If you are looking for dental bone grafting in Calgary, Bow River Dental offers socket preservation and implant site preparation using modern graft materials and a smooth healing protocol.
Bone grafting is part of our Additional Care services, and we welcome new patients of all ages.
What Is Dental Bone Grafting?
A dental bone graft is a procedure that adds bone or bone-building material to your jaw. Over the following months, your body's own cells use the graft as a scaffold and replace it with new, natural bone. The result is a stronger, thicker foundation that can hold a dental implant securely.
When a tooth is lost or removed, the jaw bone that once held it slowly shrinks. Bone grafting slows or reverses that loss, which protects the shape of your jaw and face and keeps your options open for tooth replacement.
Why You May Need a Bone Graft
- You are having a tooth removed and want to preserve the bone for a future implant, which is called socket preservation
- You have already lost bone after an extraction or from gum disease
- You want Dental Implants but do not have enough bone to hold them
- You have dentures that no longer fit because your jaw has changed shape
- You want to maintain the natural shape of your face and smile
What Is Included
- Socket preservation after an extraction
- Implant site preparation
- Modern graft materials
- Digital imaging to plan your graft
- Local anesthetic, with sedation options for anxious patients
- A smooth healing protocol and clear aftercare instructions
- Follow-up visits to check your healing
What to Expect at Your Bone Grafting Visit
- 1Consultation and imaging. We examine your mouth and take digital images to see how much bone you have.
- 2Your plan. We explain whether you need a graft, the type of material, the timeline and the cost.
- 3Comfort. We numb the area with local anesthetic. Sedation Dentistry options are available if you feel anxious.
- 4Grafting. We place the graft material in the site, often at the same visit as an extraction, and cover it so it can heal.
- 5Healing. Over the next few months, new bone forms. We check your progress until you are ready for your implant.
Bone Grafting Recovery and Aftercare
Some swelling, tenderness and minor bleeding are normal for a few days. To help your graft heal:
- Eat soft, cool foods for the first few days and avoid chewing on the site
- Avoid using a straw, spitting hard or vigorous rinsing
- Do not smoke, which can cause the graft to fail
- Use a cold compress on your cheek to reduce swelling
- Take any medication as directed and keep your follow-up visits
Call us if pain gets worse after the first few days, if swelling increases or if you have a fever.
Why Choose Bow River Dental for Bone Grafting
- Socket preservation and implant site preparation in one clinic
- Modern graft materials and a smooth healing protocol
- Comfortable care with sedation options
- Fees that follow the Alberta Dental Association Fee Guide
- Direct insurance billing, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is accepted
- 20+ years of care and trusted by 10,000+ families
- Evening and Saturday appointments, free parking and a convenient NW Calgary location, with a 4.5 rating from 277 Google reviews
Related Treatments
- Dental Implants: permanent tooth replacement on a strong foundation
- Tooth & Wisdom Tooth Extraction: often paired with socket preservation
- Dentures: including implant-supported options
- Sedation Dentistry: to help you stay relaxed
Cost of Bone Grafting
The cost of bone grafting depends on the size of the area, the type of graft material and whether it is done with an extraction, so there is no single price. Bow River Dental follows the Alberta Dental Association Fee Guide, and we explain your options and costs before treatment begins. We bill most insurance plans directly and welcome eligible patients using the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Call 403-247-0999 for a personalized quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a bone graft before a dental implant?
An implant needs enough healthy bone around it to hold it firmly, much like a strong foundation for a house. If you have lost bone after an extraction, gum disease or wearing dentures, a graft rebuilds it. We check your bone with digital imaging and tell you whether grafting is needed.
Is a dental bone graft painful?
We numb the area with local anesthetic, so you should feel pressure but not pain during the procedure. Sedation options are available if you feel anxious. Some soreness and swelling for a few days afterward is normal and can usually be managed with an over-the-counter pain reliever.
How long does a bone graft take to heal?
The gum usually heals within a couple of weeks, but the graft itself needs several months to turn into solid bone. We check your healing and take images to confirm the bone is ready before we place an implant. Your timeline depends on the size and type of your graft.
What materials are used for a bone graft?
Graft materials can come from your own bone, from a tissue bank or from safe synthetic products. We use modern graft materials and recommend the option that best suits your needs. We explain the choice and answer your questions before we begin.
How much does a dental bone graft cost, and is it covered?
The cost depends on the size of the graft and the material used. Many insurance plans cover part of the cost when it is done with an extraction or implant, and coverage varies. We follow the Alberta Dental Association Fee Guide, bill most insurance directly and can give you a personalized quote.
Book Your Bone Grafting Consultation
Ready to protect your jaw and prepare for an implant? Call Bow River Dental or book online, and we will find a time that works for you.
- Monday: 9 AM to 4 PM
- Tuesday: 10 AM to 8 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM to 8 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
- Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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