Bone Grafting in Billerica, Westford & Worcester, MA

What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is a surgical technique used to restore or regenerate lost jawbone. This is often necessary when bone loss has occurred due to missing teeth, gum disease, or oral trauma. Graft materials may be natural (taken from the patient or a donor) or synthetic, and are selected based on your specific needs and treatment goals.

Bone grafting is often the first step in preparing the mouth for successful Dental Implants or other restorative procedures.

When Is Bone Grafting Needed?

Bone grafting may be recommended in the following cases:

• You have been missing teeth for an extended time
  
• Your jawbone lacks the height or width to support implants
  
• You are planning a Sinus Lift for upper-jaw implant placement
  
• A recent extraction site requires Socket Preservation to prevent bone loss
  
• You have uneven or thinned bone that requires Ridge Augmentation

Left untreated, bone loss can affect facial appearance, tooth alignment, and long-term oral health.

Types of Bone Grafting Procedures We Offer

At New England Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, our surgeons are trained in all major bone grafting techniques, including:

• Ridge Augmentation: Adds width or height to the jawbone after resorption
  
• Sinus Lift Surgery: Lifts the sinus membrane and adds bone to the upper molar area
  
• Socket Preservation: Places graft material in an extraction site to maintain bone volume
  
• Nerve Repositioning: Performed in complex lower jaw cases to make room for implants
  

If bone loss is extensive, your surgeon may recommend a staged approach, combining several techniques over time.

The Bone Grafting Process

The process begins with a comprehensive consultation, including 3D Imaging to measure existing bone levels and evaluate anatomical structures. During the procedure, your surgeon places bone graft material in the targeted area and secures it with a membrane or sutures if needed.

Healing and integration typically take several months, after which your jawbone is ready to support implants or other surgical restorations.

Why Choose Our Oral Surgeons?

Our surgeons are all board-certified and experienced in advanced reconstructive techniques. We are equipped to handle both routine and complex bone grafting cases and provide a full range of Anesthesia Options for patient comfort and safety.

We also take a team-based approach for patients with complex needs, coordinating with referring dentists or prosthodontists when necessary.

Visit our provider profiles to learn more about Dr. Peter Vellis and our entire team of skilled oral surgeons.

Serving Communities Across Massachusetts

With locations in Billerica, Westford, and Worcester, we serve patients from across the region, including Lowell, Andover, Burlington, Bedford, Concord, and Wilmington. Our offices offer a modern environment, advanced surgical tools, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

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