Dental Bone Grafting for Implants in the Charlotte Area
If you’ve been told by your dentist that you don’t have enough bone for a dental implant, don’t be discouraged. At West Ballantyne Oral Surgery, we offer advanced bone grafting procedures to restore the volume and quality of weakened and/or insufficient jaw bone in order to prepare patients for successful dental implant placement. After over a decade of experience and successful treatment outcomes with hundreds of cases ranging from simple single site defects to severe and complex bony defects involving almost the entire length of a jaw, you can put your trust and confidence in Dr. Soung’s skills and expertise.
Why a Bone Graft Is Part of Your Treatment Plan
What Causes Bone Loss After Tooth Loss
Whether a tooth has been lost or removed due to non-restorable decay, a traumatic injury, or a tumor, the jawbone that previously held it in place is either compromised and/or no longer gets stimulation from chewing. Over time that bone resorbs, it shrinks or disappears. Within as little as a few months, you can lose enough volume that there is insufficient bone to support a dental implant.
How Bone Grafting Makes Implants Possible
A bone graft rebuilds that lost volume. Graft material, most commonly donor bone and sometimes with added growth factors such as Platelet Rich Fibrin, is placed at the site to encourage your body to grow new bone. Once healed, the area has the density and mass needed to support a dental implant for years. Think of it as rebuilding and solidifying the ground around the foundation of a new house.
Grafting by a Board-Certified Surgeon
Diplomate, ABOMS
Every grafting procedure performed personally by Dr. Soung, who has over a decade of experience as an Oral Surgeon and hundreds of successfully treated complex/atypical bone grafting cases.
Socket preservation, Ridge augmentation, Sinus lifts
Multiple types of bone grafting techniques and options based on your treatment needs.
3D CT Planning
Precise measurements and planning both before and after bone grafting, prior to implant placement.
Benefits of Dental Bone Grafting at West Ballantyne Oral Surgery
Performed by a Board-Certified Oral Surgeon — Every Time
Dr. Soung is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a Fellow of both the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He completed his OMS residency at a Level 1 Trauma Center, where he served as Chief Resident. That training matters when the grafting is complex — and it’s the same surgeon you see at every visit.
Socket Preservation: Protecting Your Jawbone from the Start
If you are having a tooth extracted and plan to get an implant later, ask about socket preservation for Charlotte NC patients. At extraction, Dr. Soung places graft material directly into the socket. This prevents the bone from collapsing and simplifies the eventual implant placement. It’s one appointment that can save you months of additional healing.
Bone Grafting vs. Skipping the Graft — What Patients Should Know
Weigh the differences when deciding whether to proceed with a recommended graft.
| Feature | With Bone Graft | Without Bone Graft |
|---|---|---|
| Implant eligibility | Restored in most cases | May be ruled out |
| Long-term bone volume | Maintained or improved | Continues to decline |
| Treatment timeline | Planned, staged | May require more complex revision |
| Risk of implant failure | Lower | Higher |
| Socket preservation option | Available at extraction | Not retroactively available |
For most patients, a bone graft for a dental implant is a straightforward investment in a successful outcome. Skipping it can increase the chance of implant failure and lead to more extensive procedures later.
What to Expect: Your Bone Grafting Procedure
At Your Consultation
Dr. Soung will review your 3D CT scan to measure bone volume and plan the graft site. He will walk you through every step — the type of graft material, the sedation options, and how it fits into your overall implant timeline. You will have all your questions answered before you decide.
The Grafting Appointment
The procedure is done in our office under local anesthesia, numbing injections only, oral sedation, or IV sedation depending on your desired comfort level and preferences. The procedure time will vary depending on the complexity of your situation and the particular grafting technique that is being completed, but typically takes one to two hours.
Healing and Next Steps Toward Your Implant
Healing time varies depending on the particular grafting procedure that was completed, but generally ranges from three to six months. During that time, the graft is remodeled and is replaced with your own natural bone while the overlying gum tissue incision(s) reseal, typically leaving no evidence that a surgical procedure was completed. We will schedule follow-up scans to confirm the site is suitable for implant placement. Once healed, your implant placement can proceed, usually a shorter, simpler procedure than you might expect.
Dental Bone Graft Cost in Charlotte NC
Insurance Coverage and Financing Options. Dental bone graft cost varies based on the type of graft and the complexity of your case. We accept major dental insurance plans including Delta Dental, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and many others. Our team will verify your benefits and explain your coverage before any treatment begins. No surprises. Learn more about our insurance and financing options.
If you are planning a full-arch restoration, grafting is often part of a larger treatment plan — for example, All-on-4 implants or implant-retained overdentures. Dr. Soung will create a single plan that covers every step, including sedation. Our IV sedation options help you stay comfortable throughout.
Accepted Insurance & Payment Plans
We maximize your benefits and offer flexible financing.
Note: We are also in-network with NC Medicaid and offer customized payment options.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Bone Grafting
Healing generally takes three to six months, depending on the size of the graft and the site. During this time the grafted material remodels into your own natural bone. Dr. Soung will monitor your progress with follow-up scans and confirm when the area is ready for an implant.
No. If your jawbone has enough volume and density, you may not need a graft. But bone loss is common after extraction or years of missing teeth. Dr. Soung will use a 3D CT scan to determine whether a bone graft for a dental implant is necessary in your case.
Socket preservation is a graft placed into the socket immediately after a tooth is removed. It stops the bone from shrinking and makes future implant placement easier. If you know you want an implant later, socket preservation in Charlotte NC is a smart move.
It can be done with just local anesthesia, but many patients choose IV sedation for a more relaxed experience. Dr. Soung is trained in all levels of sedation and will recommend the best option for you.
If an implant fails because the bone was too weak, you will need to remove the implant and undergo more extensive revision grafting before trying again. Following the recommended bone graft from the start gives you the best chance of a successful, lasting result.
Ready to learn more? Call our office at (704) 583-5217 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Soung.
Ready When You Are
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