GRAFTING PROCEDURES

Restore Lost Bone or Soft Tissue with Precision Grafting

Oral health is about more than healthy teeth and gums. The supporting bone beneath them must stay strong and stable. Both the hard and soft tissues of your mouth depend on the jawbone for structure and support.

If bone loss has occurred due to tooth loss or another condition, Liberty Oral & Facial Surgery in Spokane Valley, Washington, and Post Falls, Idaho, can help rebuild it through advanced grafting procedures.

Expertise in Bone and Soft Tissue Restoration

Grafting isn’t limited to rebuilding bone. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Bryan McLelland, also restores the soft tissues that support your teeth, gums, and overall oral function.

As an OMS specialist, Dr. McLelland has advanced training in anatomy, function, and surgical techniques. He uses this knowledge to safely and predictably reshape and restore damaged tissues. Our specialty centers also feature precision surgical technologies designed to enhance safety, comfort, and long-term results.

Bone Grafting: Rebuilding Your Foundation

A bone graft involves transferring bone from one area of the body to another part of the mouth, face, or jaw. When tissue is taken from your own body — such as the lower jaw, hip, or shin — it is called an autologous graft. Bone may also come from a donor, animal, or synthetic source.

We use these materials to rebuild and stimulate new bone growth. In some cases, we introduce special biologic materials to promote healing and protect the grafted site.

Healing time varies depending on your health and the location of the donor and recipient areas.

Who Benefits from Bone Grafting?

You may be a candidate for a bone graft if:

• You have lost bone due to missing teeth.

• You need to strengthen the jawbone before receiving dental implants.

• You experienced facial trauma or injury.

• You require reconstruction after removal of a cyst, tumor, or other growth.

Healthy, strong bone provides the foundation for stable implants and supports natural facial contours.

Soft Tissue Grafting: Rebuilding Gum and Oral Structure

Soft tissue grafts replace or restore the gum and other delicate tissues of the mouth. These grafts often come from nearby gum tissue or the palate (roof of the mouth).

We commonly use soft tissue grafting to:

• Rebuild gum tissue for denture preparation

• Treat damage from advanced gum disease

• Repair trauma to the gums or soft tissues

In some cases, we may also enhance other soft tissues, such as the cheeks or floor of the mouth, to improve structure and function.

Trusted Expertise, Personalized Care

Patients and referring dentists throughout the Inland Northwest trust Dr. McLelland and his team for their exceptional skill and compassionate care.

Our goal is to provide outstanding clinical results while ensuring your comfort every step of the way.

We welcome your questions. Call us at (509) 922-2273 or schedule your appointment today to learn how grafting can restore your oral health and confidence.