“How long does a dental bone graft last?”

The length of the procedure will depend on the area and type of bone graft. Most of the time, you would not be looking at more than an hour to complete. Since the area will probably be sutured your recovery time will probably be short - soreness for several days. For the bone graft area to become solid and ready for an implant, the time frame is usually three months.

Great question, and the answers depend on your specific condition. I hope this helps:

How long is the procedure:

An extraction socket preservation can take 40-60 minutes. More extensive grafts can take longer. Immediate recovery period is usually about 3-7 days depending on the size of the graft. Healing so an implant can be placed depends on: the number of implants - many times, if four implants are placed at the same time, you can have teeth and a soft diet almost immediately; the type of bone graft material - cadaver bone heals in 3-4 months, non-human graft material can take 6-12 months; your health - diabetes or other issues may slow healing; your habits - smoking/vaping/tobacco use takes longer to heal.

Your surgeon can give you the most accurate answer, knowing the extent of the graft that is needed. The time to place the graft is probably less than you expect. Several days your mouth may be somewhat sore. I expect there will be stitches for possibly up to 2 weeks. The bone should be durable. (Following up with implant placement in 3 or 4 months is usually ideal.)

Brenda Berkal, DMD

Your dentist must educate you before the surgery.

This procedure usually take about a half hour. The recovery period is only a day and the bone graft becomes part of your regular bone so it can last a lifetime.