17 April 2026
The Invisible Consequence of Extraction
When a tooth is removed, the "biological clock" for your jawbone starts ticking. For residents of Maitland and Eatonville, an extraction is often a relief from pain, but without proper Socket Preservation, the bone that once held that tooth begins to resorb (shrink) almost immediately.
The Clinical Science: The "Scaffold" of Bone Regeneration
Bone is "use it or lose it" tissue. Without the mechanical stimulation of a tooth root, the body decides the minerals in that section of the jaw are better used elsewhere, leading to a "collapsed" look.
How Bone Grafting Works
At Pacha & Bijan Dental, we utilize Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR).
- The Material: We place a biocompatible bone matrix (often mineralized granules) into the extraction socket.
- The Scaffold: This material doesn't just "fill the hole." It acts as a scaffold that guides your body's natural cells to build new bone.
- The Membrane: We often use a protective membrane to cover the graft, preventing fast-growing gum tissue from invading the space where the slower-growing bone needs to form.
The Patient Journey: From Extraction to Integration
- Atraumatic Extraction: We carefully remove the tooth at our N Maitland Ave office to preserve the thin "bundle bone" walls of the socket.
- Graft Placement: The granules are packed into the site immediately after extraction.
- Suturing: The site is closed, often with a "collagen plug" to stabilize the clot.
- Maturation: Over 3–6 months, your body replaces the graft material with your own living, vascularized bone.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bone Grafting
- Where does the bone come from? We use high-quality, processed donor bone or synthetic materials that are completely safe and biocompatible.
- Does it hurt? Most patients report no additional discomfort compared to a standard extraction.
- Is it always necessary? If you plan on getting an implant, yes. It ensures there is enough "volume" to hold the titanium post.
- How long does it take to heal? While the surface heals in a week, the internal bone maturation takes several months.
Secure your future smile today.
Visit: www.bijandental.com | Address: 320 N Maitland Ave, Ste B, Maitland, FL 32751
