Bone Grafting in Winston-Salem, NC

If you’ve lost teeth — or lived with missing teeth for some time — chances are your jawbone has changed too. Tooth loss causes bone loss, and without support from the roots of your teeth, the jaw can shrink, affecting both your appearance and your eligibility for dental implants.

At Trenton B. Bottoms, DDS, we provide bone grafting in Winston-Salem to rebuild lost jawbone and prepare the foundation for a healthier, stronger, more stable smile. Whether you’re planning for dental implants or recovering from oral trauma or gum disease, Dr. Bottoms will guide you through the grafting process with precision and compassion.

What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is a minor surgical procedure that adds or regenerates bone in areas where it has been lost or weakened. This added bone creates the necessary support for future implants or restores facial structure affected by long-term tooth loss.

The grafted material can be:

• Autogenous (your own bone)
  
• Allograft (donor bone)
  
• Xenograft (animal-derived)
  
• Synthetic (man-made bone substitute)
  

Over time, the grafted material fuses with your natural bone and stimulates new bone growth — reestablishing both volume and strength.

When Is Bone Grafting Recommended?

Bone grafting is often recommended when:

• You have significant bone loss from missing teeth
  
• You’ve been told you’re not a candidate for implants due to poor bone density
  
• You want to restore jaw symmetry or facial volume
  
• You’ve experienced trauma or periodontal disease that affected the bone
  
• You’re preparing for advanced implant treatment such as All-on-Four
  

If you’ve been searching for a dentist near me offering implant prep or restorative bone care, Dr. Bottoms can help rebuild your foundation — safely and conservatively.

Our Bone Grafting Process

1. Consultation & 3D Imaging
   We begin with a full clinical evaluation and a CBCT scan to assess bone quality and determine where grafting is needed.
   
2. Treatment Planning
   Dr. Bottoms will design a grafting plan tailored to your anatomy and treatment goals, whether it’s for one implant site or a full-arch restoration.
   
3. Graft Placement
   The bone graft is placed into the deficient area under local anesthesia. We often use membranes or growth factors to protect the site and promote healing.
   
4. Healing & Integration
   Over the next 3–6 months, the graft material integrates with your natural bone to form a stable, supportive foundation.
   
5. Next Steps in Your Treatment
   Once healing is complete, we proceed with implant placement or other restorative care.
   

Types of Bone Grafting Procedures We Offer

• Socket Preservation – Prevents bone collapse after a tooth is extracted
  
• Ridge Augmentation – Rebuilds the ridge when bone loss has changed its shape or width
  
• Sinus Lift – Adds bone height in the upper back jaw (sinus area) to support implants
  
• Localized Grafts for Implants – Builds up bone in a specific area to support a single dental implant
  

Why Choose Dr. Bottoms for Bone Grafting?

• Advanced Training in Implant Dentistry
  Dr. Bottoms completed a General Practice Residency with advanced surgical training, including bone grafting and implant preparation.
  
• In-House CBCT 3D Imaging
  Our cone-beam scanner allows us to visualize bone levels in detail and plan grafts with pinpoint accuracy.
  
• Comfort-Focused Technique
  We use modern grafting materials and minimally invasive approaches to promote fast, comfortable recovery.
• Implant Planning Expertise
  We often combine grafting with future implant placement, offering a clear, step-by-step plan under one roof.