Bone Grafting
Improve Jaw Bone Structure
Bone deterioration is a common and natural occurrence in the jaw bone if a tooth or multiple teeth have been lost. If bone has been lost, it usually must be regrown when you are interested in dental implant placement, because there must be adequate jaw bone to support the implant. At Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, we want to give everyone the opportunity to restore their smile, which is why we offer bone grafting procedures to supplement and rebuild deteriorated jaw bone.
Dr. Lieblick and Dr. Rehrer are board-certified experts in all areas of the oral and maxillofacial region. There are a number of different bone grafting procedures that may be performed, and the treatment you receive will depend on the location and surface area of the needed bone graft in your mouth. The material used to place the bone graft is often obtained from a tissue bank, eliminating the need for an additional surgical site. We perform bone grafting services at each of our offices located in Gresham, The Dalles, Milwaukie, OR, and Camas, WA.
Types of Bone Grafts
Sinus Lift
The maxillary sinuses reside behind your cheeks and on top of your upper teeth. They are natural air spaces in the bones of the face. It is common for the bone that separates your mouth from these sinuses to be too thin to support a dental implant if you need a tooth replacement. During this procedure, your oral surgeon enters into the sinus and places a bone graft beneath the sinus membrane that will integrate with the jaw bone over several months. Once the bone graft has fully healed, a dental implant can be inserted.
Socket Preservation
After a tooth is extracted, it will ideally be replaced with a dental implant to preserve the aesthetics and function of your smile. If you are not replacing the tooth, your oral surgeon can insert bone graft material into the empty socket to preserve the shape of the socket. This creates an easier procedure if you decide to replace the missing tooth with a dental implant in the future and reduces the risk of bone deterioration in the space where the tooth is missing.
Major Bone Grafting
Patients who have suffered facial trauma or who have experienced major bone loss may require major bone grafting. This involves taking a portion of the patient’s bone, typically from the hip, jaw, or tibia, and inserting it where more bone is needed.
Types of Anesthesia
We offer several options for anesthesia to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Bone Grafting and other procedures.
"Hi, my name is Lonnie. I live in Milwaukee, Oregon. I went to Beacon Oral Surgery for bone graft, dental implants, and general oral surgery. When I first walked into the surgeon office, I mean, everything was kind of calming. The doctor himself, he's confident. He explains things really well. And the followup was amazing. The procedure itself went so smoothly. The healing process was fantastic. I can eat and chew and just kind of go on with life. I would highly recommend Beacon Oral Surgery. It's just an overall great experience."
"I'm Maira, and I'm from The Dalles, Oregon. I went in because I have six baby teeth that have never fallen out. Well, three did, so I had to get three dental implants because I didn't have adult teeth come in. Never been under or anything, never had any IVs put it in, so yeah, I was pretty nervous. I went in, they got me...I was out, and then I woke up, and I was ready to go, so I didn't have any...I wasn't hurting. It was great. So I got the bone grafting done first; I would say that was probably more...that probably hurt a little bit more, but then after six months of having it healed, I got the actual posts put in. At first, it was quite a little bit of an adjustment, but afterwards, I can't tell. It's great. Okay, Dr. Lieblick actually impressed me. I've never had a doctor call me after my surgery; it was that same day he called me. The next day, he did it again, so that's outstanding service. They're awesome; I referred a couple friends, and I'll do it again."
"My name is Tara. I live in Vancouver, Washington. I’m a patient of Dr. Rehrer’s. I needed three surgical implants and a bone graft. My teeth were shifting, and I needed to replace those teeth that were missing. I had my first surgical implant and a bone graft. I was sedated for that. The surgery went well. Before I knew it, I woke up. They sent me home on my way. The very next day, I never really even needed any pain medication. I took Ibuprofen for swelling, but other than that, I healed very nicely and quickly. The second time around, I had two more surgical implants. Same thing, but I was not sedated the second time. I chose to stay awake. Easy surgery, probably done in about an hour. Same thing – went home, no pain medication really needed the next day, healed up very nicely. I like Dr. Rehrer. His personality, his staff is very nice, he’s very good at what he does, very efficient, and I could say he’s fast, too. He definitely knows what he’s doing. He’s in and out and takes care of you very well."
"Hi, my name is Carolyn. I’m from Lake Oswego, Oregon. [I] brought my 17-year-old son in to have his wisdom teeth removed with Dr. Lieblick. I would say one of the things that I noticed that stood out to me the most was the energy level. Coming in—great energy, felt very comfortable. The staff was really friendly. They were very welcoming. Dr. Lieblick has a very relaxed mannerism about him. He was very thorough in explaining everything that was going to happen. We left the patient consult feeling very comfortable and much more at ease than we did walking in the front door. For my friends and family in Milwaukie and in The Dalles, I highly recommend Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons."
"Hi, my name is Claudia and I’m from Fairview. I came to see Dr. Lieblick to get my wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Lieblick was very knowledgeable. He explained everything to me very well. I felt like I understood what was going to happen in the procedure, and he was very comforting as well. The staff here is really friendly. They make you feel really comfortable. From beginning to end, everyone was really nice—[a] calm setting. It was great. Overall my experience was really positive at Beacon. I highly recommend Beacon Oral Surgeons. "
"Hi, my name is Alex, and this is Connor, and we’re from Vancouver, WA, and we came to see Dr. Rehrer for Connor’s cyst removal. The office is very nice and clean. The staff is very warm and welcoming. Dr. Rehrer is very smart, which is important. Kind, patient. The procedure was actually pretty quick and easy. It went really well. Dr. Rehrer even personally called me himself after the procedure just to make sure Connor was doing great. We had a great experience, and we highly recommend Beacon Oral Surgeons."
"Hi, I’m Michael from Vancouver, WA, and I came to see Dr. Lieblick for a dental prep. The office staff is very accommodating. They are very helpful in keeping you relaxed. Dr. Lieblick is very unobtrusive. He comes in and he fits in with what you’re doing. He could very well be my best friend. The procedure did go well. It was done before I knew it was done, and when he stood up and said he was done I was shocked. For my friends and family in Vancouver and Camas, Washington, I highly recommend Beacon Oral Surgeons. Definitely five-star quality."
"Hi, my name is Liz, and I live in Vancouver. I came to see Dr. Lieblick for a dental implant. The staff here is very welcoming. From the moment you walk in, they greet you, they make you feel like you’re at home. Dr. Lieblick was great. I came in, the procedure was over before I even knew it started. Dr. Lieblick was very professional and friendly, he put my nerves at ease. The videos that were sent via text messages were very helpful. I knew what to do that evening, the evening before. I felt like I was in safe hands, and they sent me [a] beautiful bouquet of flowers. Out of five stars, I gave Dr. Lieblick five stars!"
"Hi, My name is Mo. I’m from Vancouver, Washington. I came to see Dr. Rehrer for a dental implant and a biopsy. I loved coming to this office. Just the physical appearance, the bright colors—it’s just a lovely place to come to. The staff here is exceptional. Every single one of them are personable, welcoming, [and] knowledgeable, because I always have a lot of questions about anything I’m going to do. Dr. Rehrer is a great oral surgeon. He is very personable and [will] answer all your questions and make you feel totally comfortable. The overall experience was very positive, and very successful. For all my friends and family in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, I would highly recommend Beacon Oral Surgeons."
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