Bone Grafting After Tooth Extraction in Decatur GA

When a tooth is removed, the surrounding bone naturally begins to shrink and collapse—often within just a few weeks. Without proper preservation, this bone loss can make future dental implant placement more difficult or even impossible. It can also compromise the support of neighboring teeth and alter the natural shape of your smile. At Decatur Family Dental, Dr. Dahlia Levine takes a gentle, meticulous, and artistic approach to every procedure, combining clinical excellence with a caring touch. With advanced training from a residency alongside oral surgery residents, mentorship under a leading periodontist, and extensive continuing education in regenerative techniques, our Decatur GA dentist delivers grafting procedures that are precise, comfortable, and biologically guided.

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Why Grafting Matters

Bone grafting is not an optional procedure if you’re considering a dental implant in the future. The most effective and least invasive time to preserve bone is at the time of extraction. Grafting at this stage prevents the bone from shrinking and maintains the ideal foundation for implant placement—either right away or months or even years later.

Even if you’re unsure about getting an implant now, grafting provides essential flexibility for the future, or a more hygienic, well-supported bridge option.

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Natural, Comfortable, Predictable Healing

Dr. Levine emphasizes the use of natural grafting materials to reduce synthetic exposure and support your body’s own healing abilities.The grafting material serves as a biocompatible guide to help your own cells rebuild healthy bone in the area. She typically uses a combination of:

• Mineralized human bone matrix: provides a scaffold for your natural bone to grow (this material does not come from you)
• PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin): a regenerative material made from your own blood that harnesses your body’s natural healing potential to accelerate recovery and reduce discomfort
• Amnion-chorion membranes and collagen: to protect the graft and support tissue regeneration

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Advanced Digital Planning In Decatur GA

To ensure the best possible outcomes, Dr. Levine has invested in state-of-the-art digital technology, including:

• CBCT 3D Imaging: for precise evaluation of bone volume and surgical planning
• Intraoral Digital Scanning: for detailed imaging without messy impressions

These tools allow for careful monitoring of healing and exact planning for implant placement when the time is right—often as soon as three months after grafting.

Your personalized treatment plan will be recommended after an in-person consultation and digital design by Dr. Levine.