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For patients who have been told they cannot get dental implants.

Told You Don’t Have Enough Bone for Dental Implants?

Bone loss is common. In many cases it can be rebuilt. Dr. Anderson has helped patients in Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Newnan and Senoia, GA get back on the path to dental implants for 24 years. He has seen cases other practices turned away, and he knows which ones can be fixed.

  • Bone grafting and sinus lifts performed by a board-certified oral surgeon
  • Sedation so you sleep through the procedure, administered by a dedicated CRNA during All-On-X and severe cases and overseen by an MD
  • CBCT scan at your consultation
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What Bone Loss Actually Means for You

When a tooth is gone, the jawbone underneath it gradually shrinks. Without a root to stimulate it, the bone has no reason to stay.

  • 1 Loss can begin within months of losing a tooth
  • 2 Years of wearing dentures speed up the process
  • 3 Gum disease accelerates it further
  • 4 Many patients hear “you can’t get dental implants” before they know what their options are
That news is often not the final word. In many cases the bone can be rebuilt, and that is what bone grafting is for.

Building the Foundation Back Up

Think of your jawbone as the ground a dental implant needs to stand on. When there is not enough of it, a dental implant has nothing solid to anchor into. A bone graft for dental implants changes that.
  • 1 We place a small amount of FDA-approved bone material in the area that is depleted
  • 2 Your body grows new, healthy bone around it over several months
  • 3 When healing is complete, the site is ready to support a dental implant the way it should

Bone Grafting Procedures at Peachtree Oral & Facial Surgery

Socket Preservation

When a tooth is removed, we place a graft at the same appointment. It protects the bone from shrinking during healing, and protects your options for a dental implant later.

Ridge Augmentation

If bone has already been lost and the ridge has collapsed, we rebuild its height and width. This prepares the site for a dental implant that holds securely long-term.

Soft Tissue Grafting

When gum volume is thin or uneven around a dental implant site, a soft tissue graft restores thickness. This protects the implant and improves how everything looks when you smile.

Sinus Lift (Sinus Augmentation)

Your upper back teeth sit close to the sinus cavity. When those teeth are lost, the sinus floor can drop, leaving too little room for a dental implant. A sinus lift raises that floor and adds bone below it. It is one of the more common procedures we perform for patients needing upper-arch dental implants in Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Newnan and Senoia, GA.

Socket Preservation

When a tooth is removed, we place a graft at the same appointment. It protects the bone from shrinking during healing, and protects your options for a dental implant later.

Ridge Augmentation

If bone has already been lost and the ridge has collapsed, we rebuild its height and width. This prepares the site for a dental implant that holds securely long-term.

Soft Tissue Grafting

When gum volume is thin or uneven around a dental implant site, a soft tissue graft restores thickness. This protects the implant and improves how everything looks when you smile.

Sinus Lift (Sinus Augmentation)

Your upper back teeth sit close to the sinus cavity. When those teeth are lost, the sinus floor can drop, leaving too little room for a dental implant. A sinus lift raises that floor and adds bone below it. It is one of the more common procedures we perform for patients needing upper-arch dental implants in Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Newnan and Senoia, GA.

You may need a sinus lift if you have:

  • Lost upper back teeth (premolars or molars)
  • Bone loss from gum disease
  • A naturally low or enlarged sinus cavity

The Training Behind the Procedure

Many offices that place dental implants refer their bone grafting out. We do it all in one place.

  • Dr. Anderson is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with both a dental degree and a medical degree (DMD, MD)
  • His bone grafting experience is rooted in hospital-based reconstructive surgery, repairing complex jaw defects
  • Bone grafting here is performed under sedation, occasionally with a dedicated CRNA managing anesthesia while Dr. Anderson focuses entirely on surgery during those severe cases
  • Two providers in the room, two distinct roles — your comfort and safety are both looked after
  • More than 40,000 anesthesia and sedation cases managed here, which is why patients with complicated medical histories are referred to this practice

A Clear Picture Before Anything Begins

Every bone grafting case starts with a 3D scan that gives us a precise picture of your bone structure, sinus anatomy, and surrounding tissue.
  • 1 We show you the same images we see, and walk through everything before any decision is made
  • 2 No guesswork, no surprises

What to Expect, and How Long It Takes

Bone grafting is not a fast process. Your body is genuinely growing new bone, and that takes time.

Socket preservation

3 to 4 months before a dental implant

Ridge augmentation

4 to 6 months

Sinus lift

6 to 9 months

Autogenous block grafting

6-9 months

Socket preservation

3 to 4 months before a dental implant

Ridge augmentation

4 to 6 months

Sinus lift

6 to 9 months

Autogenous block grafting

6-9 months

We keep you informed at every step. You always know where things stand and what comes next.

When Bone Loss Is Too Severe for a Standard Graft

Learn more about pterygoid and zygomatic implants

For some patients, bone loss has progressed beyond what a bone graft can address. That is not the end of the road either.

Dr. Anderson also places dental implants that anchor into areas of the skull where bone remains naturally dense, bypassing the area of loss entirely. They are an option when bone grafting alone is not enough.

What Patient Say

Dr Anderson and his entire staff do an excellent job of making me feel like I’m their only patient. They take their time to explain issues and options in full detail and answer any questions, before and after all procedures. It’s very comforting to know your care team truly cares.

Michael Fenton

Patient

Dr. Anderson is an outstanding dental surgeon. Beside manner is terrific but what counts is his skill and experience. If you’re going to an oral surgeon you’re probably having a procedure well beyond normal dentistry. You’re in competent hands with Dr. Anderson. Staff iss terrific as well.

fiddle bozo

Patient

I was referred to Dr. Anderson for dental implants because he is the "best" and I found that to be true. Beyond highly skilled he is patient, kind, generous with his time, and quickly responds to concerns. The entire staff, as well, are wonderful. I highly recommend this office.

kathy keister

Patient

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Dr Anderson and his entire staff do an excellent job of making me feel like I’m their only patient. They take their time to explain issues and options in full detail and answer any questions, before and after all procedures. It’s very comforting to know your care team truly cares.

Michael Fenton

Patient

Dr. Anderson is an outstanding dental surgeon. Beside manner is terrific but what counts is his skill and experience. If you’re going to an oral surgeon you’re probably having a procedure well beyond normal dentistry. You’re in competent hands with Dr. Anderson. Staff iss terrific as well.

fiddle bozo

Patient

I was referred to Dr. Anderson for dental implants because he is the "best" and I found that to be true. Beyond highly skilled he is patient, kind, generous with his time, and quickly responds to concerns. The entire staff, as well, are wonderful. I highly recommend this office.

kathy keister

Patient

Your Surgeon for Bone Grafting in Peachtree City

Paul E. Anderson, DMD, MD

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Anderson has performed bone grafting and placed dental implants here for 24 years in Peachtree City, GA, and he sees every patient through the whole process, from the first consultation to the last follow-up.
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Bone Grafting & Sinus Lifts — Your Questions Answered

Does bone grafting hurt?

You are under sedation for the procedure. You will not feel anything during surgery. Afterward, soreness is similar to what you might feel after a tooth extraction. We send you home with pain medication and clear instructions, and many patients are comfortable within the first week.

The 3D scan at your consultation tells us exactly what bone is there. Many patients who were told they could not get dental implants find out at that appointment that grafting is possible. Come in and let us look at the actual images.
Yes. The materials we use are FDA-approved. Donor bone is processed and screened thoroughly. Synthetic options are also available. We discuss your choices before any decision is made.
In many cases, yes. Socket preservation is often done the same day as the extraction. This protects the bone from the start and reduces how much rebuilding is needed later.
Come in and let Dr. Anderson take a look. Having bone loss almost never completely rules out dental implants. There are more options than many patients realize, including pterygoid and zygomatic dental implants for cases where bone grafting alone is not enough.
It depends on the type of grafting needed. We lay out the full timeline at your consultation so you know exactly what to expect before committing to anything.

Your Path Back to Dental Implants Starts Here

If you have been told not enough bone rules you out, we want to see your scan. One appointment can change the answer.

At your consultation, you get:

  • A 3D scan
  • A clear picture of your current bone levels
  • A full treatment plan with honest timelines
  • Financing options laid out before you decide anything
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