Bone Grafting in Woodbury, MN
Bone Grafting for Successful Implant Placement
Bone grafting restores lost jawbone density to create a strong foundation for dental implants. This safe procedure rebuilds your bone structure and qualifies you for permanent tooth replacement.
- Enables Implant Success: Restores adequate bone volume to support stable, long-lasting dental implants
- Preserves Facial Structure: Rebuilds jawbone to maintain your natural facial contours and prevent premature aging
- Advanced Techniques: Multiple grafting options including ridge augmentation and sinus lifts ensure optimal results for every situation
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Jawbone restoration
What Is Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting is a procedure that rebuilds areas of the jawbone that have lost density or volume due to tooth loss, gum disease, or trauma. The process involves placing bone graft material in areas where bone has deteriorated, allowing new healthy bone to grow and create a solid foundation for dental implants.
Without adequate bone support, dental implants cannot be placed successfully or may fail over time. At Imagine Your Smile in Woodbury, MN, Dr. Wilhelm uses advanced bone grafting techniques to restore proper bone volume and density. The grafted area heals over several months, creating the strong foundation needed for long-lasting implant success.
- Rebuilds jawbone areas that have lost density or volume
- Uses graft material to stimulate new healthy bone growth
- Creates solid foundation necessary for successful implant placement
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Average Rating
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Number of Smiles and Lives
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Number of Implants
Placed Last Year
4.8
Average Rating
98%
Satisfaction Rate
2700+
Number of Smiles and Lives
Changed in the Last Year
1546+
Number of Implants
Placed Last Year
4.8
Average Rating
98%
Satisfaction Rate
2700+
Number of Smiles and Lives
Changed in the Last Year
1546+
Number of Implants
Placed Last Year
4.8
Average Rating
98%
Satisfaction Rate
2700+
Number of Smiles and Lives
Changed in the Last Year
1546+
Number of Implants
Placed Last Year
4.8
Average Rating
98%
Satisfaction Rate
2700+
Number of Smiles and Lives
Changed in the Last Year
1546+
Number of Implants
Placed Last Year
4.8
Average Rating
98%
Satisfaction Rate
2700+
Number of Smiles and Lives
Changed in the Last Year
1546+
Number of Implants
Placed Last Year
4.8
Average Rating
98%
Satisfaction Rate
2700+
Number of Smiles and Lives
Changed in the Last Year
1546+
Number of Implants
Placed Last Year
4.8
Average Rating
98%
Satisfaction Rate
2700+
Number of Smiles and Lives
Changed in the Last Year
1546+
Number of Implants
Placed Last Year
4.8
Average Rating
98%
Satisfaction Rate
2700+
Number of Smiles and Lives
Changed in the Last Year
1546+
Number of Implants
Placed Last Year
4.8
Average Rating
98%
Satisfaction Rate
2700+
Number of Smiles and Lives
Changed in the Last Year
Foundation for Success
Benefits of Bone Grafting
Bone grafting restores lost jawbone structure and creates a solid foundation for dental implants. This preparatory procedure ensures long-term treatment success and preserves your facial appearance.
Qualify for Dental Implants
Don’t let bone loss prevent you from getting the permanent tooth replacement you want. Bone grafting rebuilds your jawbone to the proper density and volume needed to support stable, long-lasting dental implants.
Maintain Your Facial Structure
Bone loss can cause your face to appear sunken and aged beyond your years. Grafting preserves your natural facial contours and prevents the hollow, collapsed look that comes with missing teeth and
deteriorating bone.
Prevent Further Bone Loss
Once bone loss begins, it continues to worsen over time without intervention. Bone grafting stops this progressive deterioration, protecting your remaining bone structure and preventing future complications.
Stronger Foundation for Life
A rebuilt jawbone provides the solid foundation your replacement teeth need to function like natural teeth. This means you can bite, chew, and speak with confidence, knowing your new teeth are securely supported.
Better Treatment Outcomes
Starting with adequate bone ensures your dental implants or other treatments have the best chance of success. This investment in your foundation pays off with treatments that last longer and function better.
Preserve Remaining Teeth
When bone deteriorates around one area, it can affect the stability of nearby teeth. Bone grafting helps maintain the support structure your natural teeth need to stay healthy and secure.
Enhanced Comfort and Fit
Adequate bone structure ensures dentures and other prosthetics fit properly and comfortably. No more dealing with loose, painful appliances that slip and cause embarrassment in social situations.
Simplified Future Procedures
Having sufficient bone makes any future dental work easier and more predictable. This means shorter appointments, better results, and less stress when you need additional dental care.
Protect Your Investment
Bone grafting ensures your dental treatments last as long as possible, protecting the time and money you invest in your oral health. It’s a smart foundation that supports all your future dental decisions.
Confidence in Your Smile
Knowing you have a strong, healthy jawbone gives you peace of mind about your oral health future. You can move forward with confidence, knowing you’ve addressed the underlying issues that could cause problems later.
A Solution for Many
Who Is Bone Grafting For?
Bone grafting helps patients who need stronger jawbone support for dental implants or want to prevent further bone loss. Many people face jawbone deterioration, and you’re not alone in needing this foundational treatment.
Patients Planning Dental Implants
You need adequate bone density to support implants, and bone grafting creates the strong foundation necessary for successful,
long-lasting results.
Those with Bone Loss from Missing Teeth
When teeth are lost, the jawbone naturally shrinks over time, affecting your facial structure and making future tooth replacement
more challenging.
People with Gum Disease Damage
Advanced gum disease can destroy the bone that supports your teeth, and grafting helps rebuild this essential foundation for oral health.
Do any of these situations sound familiar to you?
You’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for dental implants, leaving you feeling discouraged about your tooth replacement
options and wondering what comes next.
- I Can't Get Implants: Your dentist said there isn't enough bone, making you feel like you're stuck with uncomfortable dentures or gaps in your smile.
- I've Been Without Teeth Too Long: You've delayed tooth replacement, and now you're worried the bone loss might make restoration impossible or more complicated than expected.
- My Dentures Don't Fit Anymore: Your dentures have become loose and uncomfortable as your jawbone has shrunk, making eating and speaking increasingly difficult and embarrassing.
- I Lost Teeth from Gum Disease: Periodontal disease destroyed both your teeth and supporting bone, leaving you concerned about how to rebuild your smile properly.
- I'm Planning Full Mouth Restoration: You want comprehensive dental work but need adequate bone support to ensure your investment in new teeth will be stable and long-lasting.
- My Remaining Teeth Feel Loose: Bone loss is affecting your natural teeth, making them mobile and at risk, and you want to preserve what you have left.
- I Want the Best Foundation: You're committed to doing things right and want optimal bone support before getting implants to ensure the best possible long-term outcome.
- I Had Extractions Recently: You've had teeth removed and want to preserve the bone in those areas to keep your options open for future tooth replacement.
- I'm Tired of Temporary Solutions: You've tried other approaches but want to address the root cause of your dental problems by rebuilding the foundation of your smile.
- My Face Looks Sunken: Missing teeth have changed your facial appearance, making you look older and affecting your confidence in photos and social situations.
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Assessment and Planning
We evaluate your jawbone using advanced imaging to determine the exact areas needing restoration. After mapping your bone structure, we select the appropriate grafting material and plan the precise placement to rebuild your foundation.
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Grafting Procedure
We carefully place bone graft material in areas where density has been lost due to tooth loss or disease. Using gentle techniques and proper anesthesia, we position the graft material to encourage new bone growth and integration with your existing jawbone.
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Healing and Integration
We monitor your recovery as the graft material fuses with your natural bone over several months. During this healing period, your jawbone develops the strength and volume needed to successfully support dental implants for long-term stability.
Grafting Process
Your Bone Restoration Procedure
We restore jawbone density using proven grafting techniques at our Woodbury practice. Here’s how we prepare your jaw for successful dental implant placement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bone Grafting FAQs
Bone grafting might sound complex, but it’s a common procedure that helps restore your jawbone for dental implants. At Imagine Your Smile in Woodbury, MN, Dr. Wilhelm uses advanced techniques to rebuild lost bone and prepare your smile for successful treatment.
What exactly is bone grafting?
Bone grafting is a procedure where we place bone material in areas of your jaw where bone has been lost or thinned. This material fuses with your existing jawbone through a natural process called osseointegration, creating a stronger foundation. The grafted area becomes part of your natural bone structure, providing the solid base needed for dental implants.
Why would I need bone grafting before dental implants?
Yes, if you’re planning to replace your extracted tooth with a dental implant, Dr. Wilhelm can perform bone grafting during the same appointment. This preserves your jawbone and prevents teeth from shifting into the empty space, making future implant placement more successful and predictable.
How long does bone grafting take to heal?
The healing process typically takes 3-6 months, depending on the size and location of the graft. During this time, the graft material integrates with your existing bone, creating new, healthy tissue. Dr. Wilhelm monitors your progress throughout healing to ensure optimal results before proceeding with implant placement.
Is bone grafting painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort during and after bone grafting. Dr. Wilhelm uses local anesthetic during the procedure, and we offer oral sedation for enhanced comfort. Post-procedure discomfort is typically mild and manageable with over-the-counter pain medication. Many patients are surprised by how comfortable the entire process is.
What types of bone grafting do you offer?
We provide several bone grafting procedures including ridge augmentation to restore uneven jaw areas, sinus lifts for upper molar implants, and socket preservation after extractions. Each technique addresses specific bone loss situations. Dr. Wilhelm evaluates your individual needs to determine which approach will give you the best long-term results.
Can I get dental implants without bone grafting?
This depends on your current bone volume and density. Dr. Wilhelm uses advanced imaging to assess whether you have sufficient bone for immediate implant placement. In some cases, strategic implant positioning can work around minor bone loss, but significant deficiencies typically require grafting for predictable, successful outcomes.
What materials are used for bone grafting?
We use high-quality bone graft materials that are safe and effective for integration with your natural bone. These materials provide a scaffold for your body to build new bone tissue. Dr. Wilhelm selects the most appropriate material based on your specific situation and treatment goals.
How successful is bone grafting?
Bone grafting has a very high success rate when performed by experienced professionals like Dr. Wilhelm. The procedure has been refined over decades and is considered a reliable method for restoring jawbone volume. Success depends on following post-operative instructions and maintaining good oral hygiene during healing.
Can bone grafting and extractions be done together?
Yes, socket preservation combines extraction with immediate bone grafting to prevent bone loss. This proactive approach maintains your jawbone structure and often eliminates the need for more extensive grafting later. Dr. Wilhelm can perform both procedures during the same appointment, saving you time and optimizing your treatment outcome.
How much does bone grafting cost?
Bone grafting costs vary based on the procedure type, graft material, and treatment complexity. During your consultation, we provide transparent pricing and discuss financing options including CareCredit. While bone grafting represents an additional investment, it’s essential for ensuring long-term implant success and protecting your oral health.
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Meet Dr. Mark W. Wilhelm
Following graduation with a BS in biology from the University of Illinois, Dr. Wilhelm attended Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine where he received his DMD degree. He then took a year off school to work as a dental lab technician and general dentist in the Chicago area.
In 1989, he completed a 3-year hospital-based residency and acquired an MSD degree along with certificates in Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Fixed Prosthodontics and Removable Prosthodontics from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Wilhelm has three adult children who have graduated college and are living and pursuing careers on their own. When he’s not helping patients, Dr. Wilhelm enjoys traveling, fishing and mountain biking.
In 1989, he completed a 3-year hospital-based residency and acquired an MSD degree along with certificates in Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Fixed Prosthodontics and Removable Prosthodontics from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Wilhelm has three adult children who have graduated college and are living and pursuing careers on their own. When he’s not helping patients, Dr. Wilhelm enjoys traveling, fishing and mountain biking.
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Life-Changing Results Our Patients Love
Our patients consistently share how Dr. Wilhelm’s expertise has transformed their smiles and confidence. With hundreds of positive reviews, their stories demonstrate our commitment to exceptional care.
Dr Wieldheim has been so helpful and made my smile better thru many challenges. I highly recommend him.
Mary Pederson
8 months ago
Excellent experience and recommend Imagine Your Smile. The staff worked around my schedule. Answered questions immediately. No shortcuts. Cost was upfront with no surprise costs or additional appointments.
Terri Reischl
9 months ago
I am absolutely overjoyed with the end result and really couldn’t have asked for more. It’s life-changing! Thank you Dr. Wilhelm, Steph and Danielle you guys are the best!
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Judy Vinje
10 months ago
I have been a patient of Dr. Wilhelm and his team for many years. I went for a consultation on some major dental work that I need done. He truly has changed my life in so many ways. I was not confident due to the major dental issues I had. I have now been a patient for many years and would highly recommend this team of experts!! They are kind, compassionate and extremely supportive. Thank you again Dr. Wilhelm and your team for all you have done for me!!!
Amy Peterson
11 months ago
My husband had full snap in dentures done with Dr. Wilhelm and we couldn’t be happier! They took care of everything from the beginning to the end. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Highly highly recommend!!!!!!
Kim Wicklander
1 year ago
Dr. Wilhem and his team have been absolutely and unequivocally fantastic. I was involved in a traumatic, near-fatal accident. I had suffered a broken maxilla (upper jaw) and so needed extensive dental work. I am a professional so my appearance and public speaking is exceedingly important in my career. After my accident, I felt I had to come to terms with the fact that my smile and ability to speak were going to be permanently compromised and that I just had to learn to live with it. Thankfully I found Dr. Wilhelm. I received Dr. Wilhem’s name through a colleague who had experienced similar dental trauma and also needed extensive work. I saw her smile be fully restored and witnessed the confidence that it brought back to her life.
My dental journey is done now. I have my smile back thanks to Dr. Wilhelm. My smile is natural-looking and beautiful and I would even say is better than before my accident. I never thought I would be able to say that. Thank you to Dr. Wilhem and to your team. I will not stop smiling all thanks to you 😁
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Restore Your Jawbone for Successful Dental Implants
Bone grafting creates the strong foundation you need for dental implants, giving you back the bone density required for a
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