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Bone Grafting in Bend, Oregon

Dr. Engel evaluates and performs bone and tissue grafting at Living Dental Health. Grafting may be recommended when additional support is needed for an implant or another restorative plan. Whether grafting is appropriate is determined after an individual examination; it is not a routine step for every implant patient.

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Dr. Andy Engel performing a procedure with loupes on a patient at Living Dental Health in Bend, Oregon

When grafting is part of a treatment plan, Dr. Engel explains why it is being considered, what it is meant to accomplish, and how it fits with any later restorative work. A graft is recommended only after he has examined the area.

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What bone grafting is

Bone grafting is used to add or preserve bone where volume is insufficient for planned treatment. It may support a later implant or another restorative plan when Dr. Engel determines that the remaining bone is not adequate on its own.

add or preserve bone · planned treatment · individualized

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When grafting may be considered

Grafting may be considered when bone has changed after tooth loss, after gum disease or other bone loss, when preparing an area for possible implant placement, or to preserve an extraction site when clinically appropriate. Whether it is indicated is decided after an individual examination.

after tooth loss · gum disease · implant planning · site preservation

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Planning with CBCT imaging

CBCT imaging may be used when clinically appropriate to evaluate the jaw and surrounding structures in three dimensions. That view can help Dr. Engel decide whether grafting belongs in the plan.

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3D imaging · when clinically appropriate · jaw and surrounding structures

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Bone and tissue grafting

Bone grafting and soft-tissue grafting address different clinical needs. Dr. Engel evaluates which, if either, may be appropriate for your situation.

bone grafting · soft-tissue grafting · evaluated individually

Related treatment

Grafting may sometimes prepare an area for a dental implant when additional bone support is needed. Dental implants →

Bone grafting is one part of the surgical care offered at Living Dental Health. Implants & Surgery →

Patient enjoying life with a restored smile after implant and surgical care at Living Dental Health in Bend, Oregon

Common questions

Does Dr. Andy Engel perform bone grafting in Bend?
Yes. Dr. Engel evaluates and performs bone and tissue grafting at Living Dental Health in Bend, Oregon.
Will I need bone grafting before a dental implant?
Not every implant plan includes a graft. Bone grafting may be recommended when additional support is needed for implant placement. Dr. Engel decides this after reviewing your mouth and, when clinically appropriate, three-dimensional imaging.
How does Dr. Engel determine whether bone grafting is appropriate?
He examines the remaining bone, the gums, and the planned restoration. CBCT imaging may be used when clinically appropriate to see the jaw and surrounding structures in 3D. The recommendation follows that review of your specific situation.
How long does a bone graft take to heal?
Healing varies by patient, treatment area, and the procedure performed. Dr. Engel discusses what to expect for your case after the examination rather than using one timeline for every graft.
What is the difference between bone grafting and tissue grafting?
Bone grafting adds or preserves bone where volume is insufficient for planned treatment. Soft-tissue grafting addresses gum or other soft-tissue needs. Dr. Engel evaluates which, if either, may be appropriate.

Discuss your grafting options

Contact Living Dental Health so Dr. Engel can determine whether grafting may be appropriate for your situation.

Request a Bone Grafting ConsultationCall (541) 550‑5311