Bone Grafting for Dental Implants in Davie, FL
If someone has told you that you might need a bone graft, start here.Bone grafting and PRF: Simplified
Most people hear the words ‘bone graft’ for the first time right after being told a tooth has to come out. Our answer usually starts with PRF, which stands for platelet-rich fibrin. We draw a small sample of your blood, concentrate the part that carries the growth factors your body already uses to heal, and place it in your tooth socket. It is using your blood to do what it already knows how to do: heal.
The significance of caring for the socket
The socket is the pocket of bone that held the root of your tooth. Once the tooth is gone, that bone has no job to do, so it starts to narrow and shorten over the months that follow. If you want an implant later, the width and height of that bone is what decides how straightforward the implant can be. Protecting the site at the time of the extraction is what keeps the easier option on the table.
Nothing synthetic, ever
This is the part people ask about most: are any synthetic materials used? The answer is no, never. PRF uses a small blood draw at your visit, so there is no donor material and nothing manufactured going into your body. That alone gives many patients peace of mind, because the idea of graft material is what had been holding them back.
Coordinating care beyond PRF
Protecting your socket is a priority at our Davie dental office. Rebuilding bone that has been missing for years is a different job. If your case requires major reconstruction, we coordinate your care with a trusted specialist we know and recommend. We stay involved through it all, and you come back to us for your cleanings and the rest of your care.
Bone Grafting for Dental Implants in Davie, FL
- PRF is made from a small sample of your own blood, nothing synthetic and nothing from a donor
- Used after an extraction to protect the socket and the bone under it
- Keeps the simpler implant option open if you want one later
- Larger reconstruction is referred to a trusted specialist, and we stay involved
What patients ask us
Do I actually need a bone graft?
Maybe not, and that is worth checking before you agree to one. If a tooth is coming out and an implant is on your mind for later, protecting the socket at the time of the extraction is often what keeps a larger procedure from being needed at all. We will look at your X-ray and tell you honestly which situation you are in.
Does the blood draw hurt?
It is a small draw from your arm, the same as a routine blood test, and it takes a couple of minutes. Most people find it easier than they expected. The tooth site itself is fully numb, and nitrous oxide or oral sedation is available if you want it. At this time, we do not offer IV sedation.
My tooth came out years ago. Is this still worth asking about?
Yes. Socket preservation works best at the time of the extraction, and while that window has passed, the only way to know what bone you have left is to look at it. Sometimes there is more than people expect. When rebuilding is needed, we’ll be honest about what it will require.
How much does bone grafting for a dental implant cost in Davie, FL?
Bone grafting is priced by how much rebuilding the site needs, and socket preservation at the time of an extraction usually costs far less than grafting a healed, collapsed site later. Patients from Plantation and around Davie often find that timing alone changes the figure. You get the estimate before the tooth comes out.
How long does bone grafting take to heal before an implant?
Bone grafting generally needs three to six months to mature before an implant goes in, and we check it with imaging rather than guess. Using your own PRF supports that healing from your own blood. We would rather wait for solid bone than place into a site that is not ready.
What happens if a tooth is removed and the bone is not preserved?
When bone is not preserved, the ridge narrows and drops as it heals, and that is what turns a straightforward implant into a rebuilding job later. It happens quietly over months. This is why we raise socket preservation at the extraction visit, while it is still the simple option.
Frequently asked questions
Is PRF the same thing as a bone graft?
No. A graft adds material to build bone up. PRF is a concentrate made from your own blood that supports the healing already happening in the site. The two are sometimes used together, and sometimes PRF on its own is enough for a straightforward socket.
Do I have to decide about an implant before my extraction?
No, and that is exactly why we raise it beforehand. Protecting the site keeps the door open, so you can take your time deciding without losing the bone you would need later. It is far easier to protect bone than to rebuild it.
Does PRF add another appointment?
No. The draw takes a few minutes at the same visit as your extraction, so it does not turn into a separate trip to our Davie dental office. You are told what to expect before the day rather than finding out in the chair.
What is the aftercare like once the tooth is out?
Every extraction site comes with instructions, and we go through them with you before you leave rather than handing you a sheet. What you need depends on the tooth and the site. You have our number, and if something does not feel right, you call us instead of the internet.
Is PRF right for everyone?
Not automatically. We go through your health history and your medications first, and we look at the site itself. If it is not the right call for you, we say so and talk through what is.
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