Dental Bone Grafting Treatment in India

Myra Khan, a 58-year-old retired school...

Myra Khan, a 58-year-old retired school librarian, had struggled with a loose lower molar for years after a failed root canal. The tooth was eventually extracted, but she left the socket to heal naturally. Over the next five years, she noticed her denture becoming increasingly ill-fitting and uncomfortable, and the jawbone in that area had visibly sunken in, affecting her smile and confidence. Her new dentist explained that significant bone resorption had occurred, making a traditional dental implant impossible without first rebuilding the foundation. He recommended a socket preservation bone graft at the time of a new extraction on the adjacent tooth to prevent further collapse. Myra was anxious about the surgery but trusted her dentist's gentle manner. The procedure, done under local anesthesia, was surprisingly manageable. She followed post-op instructions meticulously, managing swelling with ice and a soft diet. After six months of healing, a CT scan showed excellent bone integration. The emotional relief was profound. She went from hiding her smile and avoiding social gatherings to feeling optimistic about getting a fixed, stable implant. The grafting process restored not just bone, but her hope for a functional, natural-looking tooth.