Bone Grafting for Periodontal Health & Implants in Murfreesboro, TN
Grafts to support natural teeth may involve Drs. Daniel, Gaydos-Daniel & Kim. Grafts to prepare implant sites are performed by Drs. Gaydos-Daniel & Kim.
When a tooth is lost the jaw bone becomes vulnerable to deterioration. The natural tooth roots are no longer in place to keep the bone stimulated and vital.
Dental implants mimic tooth roots, stimulating the bone to keep it strong and healthy. If an implant is to function well and last for many years it must be placed in sufficient bone and in the proper position to function with the teeth. Patients who want to have teeth replaced with dental implants but lack sufficient bone in the proper position can still be treated. The lost bone can be recreated, in sufficient amounts and in the proper position, using bone reconstruction techniques.
The Bone Reconstruction Technique
1. The procedure is performed in our office. Local anesthesia is always used to ensure patient comfort. Sedation is also available for the relief of anxiety.
2. The area to be reconstructed is exposed and carefully cleaned to remove any possible infection.
3. Bone grafting material (we use safe and well-tested donor bone. This means we do not have to make a second surgical site to use your bone) is prepared and put in place.
4. The graft is combine with concentrated growth factor (CGF). This is material, spun down and separated from your own blood in a centrifuge, enhances and speeds the production of new bone and the healing of the soft tissue covering the graft.
5. The graft is covered with a protective membrane to keep it in place and minimize any movement of the graft during healing.
6. Stitches are carefully placed to close the site and cover the membrane and graft.
7. The patient is seen for regular, short visits for a few weeks to ensure good healing.
8. In 4-6 months the site can be evaluated by X-rays to see if it is ready for the dental implants to be placed.
Implant-site bone grafting and implant consultation are with Drs. Gaydos-Daniel and Kim. Periodontal bone grafts to support natural teeth may involve Drs. Daniel, Gaydos-Daniel & Kim. Call today to learn whether a bone graft is part of your plan.
What is bone grafting in periodontics?
Bone grafting rebuilds or reinforces jawbone lost to periodontal disease, tooth extraction, or long-standing missing teeth. In our Murfreesboro practice, grafting either helps save natural teeth or prepares a site for dental implants—two related goals with different surgeons depending on the plan.
Two reasons patients need bone grafts
Grafts to save natural teeth
Periodontal bone loss around teeth can create pockets and weaken support. Regenerative procedures place graft material (and often membranes or biologics) to help rebuild bone and stabilize teeth when the case allows.
Who: Drs. Steven Daniel, Joanne Gaydos-Daniel, and Sang Hun “David” Kim.
Grafts to prepare implant sites
When bone is too thin, short, or collapsed for a stable implant, grafting restores volume first—or at extraction via socket preservation. Upper back sites may need a sinus lift; long-empty gaps may need ridge augmentation.
Who: Drs. Gaydos-Daniel and Kim (new implant placement and implant-site bone procedures).
Clear attribution for implant bone work
New implant placement and implant-site foundation procedures (sinus lift, ridge augmentation for implants, implant-site grafts) are provided by Dr. Gaydos-Daniel and Dr. Kim. Dr. Steven Daniel focuses on periodontal regenerative care around natural teeth and does not place new implants by choice; he still provides implant repair (LAPIP®, debridement, and grafting) when needed.
What to expect
Bone reconstruction is performed in our office with local anesthesia; sedation for anxiety relief is available. We commonly use well-tested donor bone-bank material so a second surgical site to harvest your own bone is often unnecessary. Healing time varies by defect size—socket grafts and many implant-site grafts need months before implant placement.
Bone grafting FAQs
Is bone grafting only for dental implants?
No. Regenerative grafting around natural teeth aims to restore support lost to periodontal disease. Separate procedures prepare ridges or sinus areas when implants are planned.
Who places implants after my graft?
Dr. Gaydos-Daniel or Dr. Kim place new implants once the site is ready. Your implant consultation maps grafting and placement as one plan.
Do I need a sinus lift or ridge procedure?
Only if imaging shows it. See sinus lift, ridge augmentation, and ridge preservation for foundation options tied to implant sites.
Where does graft material come from?
Safe, well-tested donor (bone-bank) material is commonly used, often with concentrated growth factor from a small sample of your blood. Your surgeon explains the material chosen for your case.
How do I start in Murfreesboro?
Book online or call. Bring recent X-rays if you have them. For missing teeth, start with an implant consultation; for gum disease around your own teeth, a periodontal evaluation with any of our three periodontists is the right first step.
Related: Sinus Lift · Ridge Augmentation · Ridge Preservation · Your Implant Consultation · Full Arch Implants