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Bone Grafting in Schererville, IN

Rebuild Your Foundation for Healthy Teeth

Bone grafting restores lost jawbone structure to support dental implants, preserve your facial appearance, and maintain oral health. Our advanced grafting techniques rebuild the foundation needed for successful tooth replacement and long-term stability.
  • Creates adequate bone volume and density for stable implant placement and success
  • Prevents bone loss that causes facial collapse and premature aging
  • Various grafting materials and techniques address different bone loss situations
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Essential Foundation Restoration Solution

What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that rebuilds lost or insufficient jawbone using various materials to encourage new bone growth. When teeth are lost, the surrounding bone begins to deteriorate, and grafting helps restore the volume and density needed for implants or facial support. Different types of grafting materials can be used, including your own bone, donor bone, or synthetic materials that promote natural bone regeneration. At Northwest Oral Surgeons in Schererville, we use advanced imaging and proven techniques to determine the best grafting approach for your specific needs.
  • Surgical procedure that rebuilds lost jawbone structure
  • Uses various materials to encourage new bone growth
  • Uses various materials to encourage new bone growth
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Services We Offer

Bone Grafting Services We Offer

Our bone grafting services are tailored to restore and enhance your dental structure. Whether you need a simple graft or a more complex procedure, our dedicated team is ready to assist you in rebuilding your dental foundation and improving your overall confidence.

Ridge Augmentation

Ridge augmentation involves adding bone to the jaw to support dental implants, effectively restoring the structure for multiple missing teeth in a specific area.
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Sinus Lift

A sinus lift procedure involves elevating the sinus membrane and placing bone grafts to create a solid foundation for dental implants, allowing for the replacement of missing upper teeth.
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Nerve Repositioning

A specialized dental procedure involving nerve repositioning to effectively replace a missing tooth while preserving the integrity of adjacent teeth.
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Socket Preservation

A technique that enhances the jawbone structure to ensure a solid base for the placement and stability of dental implants.
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Smiles Restored

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98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

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Implants Placed

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Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

Life Changing Bone Restoration

Benefits of Bone Grafting

Bone grafting makes dental implants possible while preventing the facial changes that occur with bone loss. You’ll preserve your natural appearance and gain access to the most advanced tooth replacement options available.
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  • Makes Implants Possible: Without adequate bone, dental implants cannot be placed safely. Bone grafting creates the foundation needed for successful implant treatment, giving you access to permanent tooth replacement that looks and functions naturally.

  • Prevents Facial Aging: Jawbone loss causes facial collapse and premature aging. Grafting rebuilds the underlying structure that supports your facial muscles and skin, helping maintain a youthful appearance and proper facial proportions throughout life.

  • Stops Further Bone Loss: Missing teeth cause continued bone deterioration over time. Bone grafting not only replaces lost bone but provides stimulation that prevents additional bone loss, protecting your remaining facial structure and oral health.

  • Improves Treatment Options: Adequate bone from grafting gives you access to all treatment options including single implants, implant bridges, and full-arch restorations. This flexibility ensures you get the best solution for your specific needs and preferences.

  • Enhances Aesthetic Results: Proper bone support allows optimal positioning of implants and restorations for the most natural appearance. Your replacement teeth will emerge from the gum line naturally, creating beautiful and realistic results that enhance your smile.

  • Provides Long-Term Stability: Grafted bone integrates with your natural bone to create a permanent foundation that can support implants for decades. This stability ensures your investment in implant treatment will provide reliable function throughout your lifetime.

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Perfect Bone Restoration Candidates

Who Is Bone Grafting For?

Jawbone loss is extremely common after tooth extraction or gum disease, and you’re not alone in needing bone restoration. You’re an ideal candidate if you’ve experienced bone loss that affects your oral health or treatment options.

People Planning Dental Implants

If you want dental implants but have insufficient bone due to tooth loss or extraction, bone grafting creates the foundation needed for successful implant placement and long-term stability.

Those with Facial Changes from Bone Loss

You’ve noticed changes in your facial appearance due to jawbone loss and want to restore proper support for your facial muscles and maintain a youthful appearance.

Anyone Preventing Future Problems

You want to preserve your jawbone structure after tooth extraction or maintain bone levels to prevent future complications and preserve all your treatment options.
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Do Any of These Situations Sound Familiar to You?

  • Told You Need Bone for Implants: Your dentist has explained that you lack sufficient bone for dental implant placement and recommended grafting to create adequate foundation.

  • Noticed Facial Changes: You've observed that your face looks different or sunken around areas where you've lost teeth, indicating significant bone loss affecting your appearance.

  • Had Teeth Extracted Recently: You've had teeth removed and want to preserve the bone in those areas to maintain future treatment options and prevent facial changes.

  • Lost Teeth Years Ago: You've had missing teeth for an extended period and suspect significant bone loss has occurred, potentially limiting your future treatment choices.

  • Experienced Gum Disease: Severe periodontal disease has caused tooth loss along with bone destruction, leaving you with inadequate bone structure for optimal oral health.

  • Want to Prevent Problems: Even with adequate current bone levels, you want to ensure optimal bone preservation for future dental work or implant placement.

  • Had Failed Previous Treatment: Previous dental work failed due to inadequate bone support, and you need grafting to create better conditions for successful retreatment.

  • Planning Full Mouth Reconstruction: You're considering extensive dental work and want to ensure adequate bone foundation for the best possible long-term results.

  • Concerned About Aging: You want to prevent the facial aging that occurs with bone loss and maintain your natural facial proportions as you get older.

  • Have Sinus Problems: You need upper back teeth replaced but have insufficient bone height due to enlarged sinuses that require specialized grafting procedures.

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Systematic Three Phase Process

Our Bone Grafting Process

Every bone grafting procedure is carefully planned using advanced imaging to ensure optimal bone regeneration and integration. Here’s how we restore your jawbone structure for improved oral health and treatment success.
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Comprehensive Evaluation and Graft Planning

We use 3D imaging to assess your current bone levels and plan the grafting procedure needed for your specific goals. We determine the best grafting materials and techniques based on your bone loss pattern and treatment objectives.
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Precise Grafting Procedure

We place bone grafting material using specialized techniques to ensure optimal healing and integration with your natural bone. The procedure is performed with local anesthesia and sedation for comfort, with detailed aftercare instructions for successful healing.
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Healing Evaluation and
Treatment Completion

After 3-6 months of healing, we evaluate the grafted bone and proceed with your planned treatment once adequate bone volume and density are achieved. The grafted area integrates with natural bone for permanent restoration.

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Before & After Patient Transformations

Real Transformations, Lasting Outcomes

These before-and-after images showcase complex implant rehabilitations, wisdom tooth extractions, and full mouth reconstructions performed by our board-certified surgeons. Each transformation represents restored function, improved oral health, and renewed confidence through specialized surgical care.
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Before: worn and uneven front teeth Before
After: restored, natural-looking teeth After
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After: full, healthy-looking smile After
Before: failing and missing teeth Before
After: missing front tooth replaced After
Before: gap from a missing front tooth Before

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bone Grafting FAQs

We understand you have important questions about bone grafting and how it can restore your oral health. These are the most common concerns our patients share when considering bone restoration procedures.

Why do I need bone grafting?

Bone grafting becomes necessary when natural jawbone has been lost due to tooth extraction, gum disease, trauma, or long-term tooth absence. Without adequate bone, you may not be able to get dental implants, and continued bone loss can affect your facial appearance and oral health over time.
We use several types of grafting materials including your own bone from another area of your mouth, processed donor bone from tissue banks, bovine-derived bone substitutes, or synthetic materials that promote bone growth. The choice depends on your specific needs and the size of the area being grafted.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort during bone grafting procedures thanks to local anesthesia and sedation options. Post-operative pain is typically well-managed with prescribed medications, and many patients find the recovery more comfortable than anticipated.
Bone grafting typically requires 3-6 months for complete healing and integration, depending on the size and location of the graft. During this time, your body grows new bone that fuses with the grafting material to create a solid foundation.
In some cases, smaller bone grafts can be performed simultaneously with implant placement, but larger grafts usually require separate healing time. We’ll evaluate your specific situation to determine whether simultaneous treatment is appropriate for optimal results.
Bone grafting is generally very safe with low complication rates. Possible risks include infection, graft failure, or prolonged healing, but these are uncommon when proper techniques and aftercare instructions are followed. We’ll discuss all risks during your consultation.
Bone grafting has excellent success rates, typically over 90% when performed by experienced oral surgeons. Success depends on factors like graft material, patient health, oral hygiene, and following post-operative instructions carefully.
Insurance coverage varies significantly between plans. Some consider bone grafting medically necessary for implant treatment, while others may not cover it. Our team will help verify your benefits and explore financing options to make treatment affordable.
Depending on your situation, alternatives might include shorter implants, specialized implant techniques, or removable solutions like dentures. However, bone grafting often provides the best foundation for optimal long-term results with conventional treatment approaches.
Post-operative care includes eating soft foods, avoiding the grafted area when chewing, gentle oral hygiene, and following medication instructions. We provide detailed aftercare guidelines and are available to answer questions during your healing period.

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Schererville's Most Advanced Surgical Technology

Advanced 3D cone beam CT imaging provides precise surgical planning while eliminating guesswork during complex procedures. The iCat system delivers clear digital images with minimal radiation exposure, and computer-aided surgical guides reduce surgical time and trauma. This technology reflects Northwest Oral Surgeons’ commitment to safe, predictable outcomes.

  • 3D imaging technology enables precise implant placement with minimal invasive techniques
  • Computer-guided surgery reduces procedure time and accelerates your recovery process significantly
  • Advanced monitoring equipment ensures maximum safety during office-based anesthesia procedures
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Meet the Doctors

Board-certified Surgeons Dedicated to Your Care

Your oral surgery team combines decades of specialized training with a compassionate approach to patient care. You work with experienced professionals who prioritize your comfort and successful outcomes throughout every procedure.
Dr. Paul Wolf

Dr. Paul Wolf

DDS
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Wolf specializes in jaw reconstruction, dental implants, and minimally invasive TMJ therapies while maintaining his commitment to community service.
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Dr. Sherif Mekhail

Dr. Sherif Mekhail

DDS, MSBS
Dr. Mekhail’s board certification and 13+ years of expertise in full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery. His gentle approach and precision in complex procedures, including orthognathic surgery and dental implants, ensure your comfort throughout treatment.
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Dr. William Moll

Dr. William Moll

DDS, MDS
Dr. Moll’s extensive training in office-based anesthesia provides you with comfortable, personalized treatment during complex procedures. He brings expertise in complex zygomatic implant reconstruction and full mouth rehabilitation.
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Patient Testimonials

Real Patients Share Their Life-Changing Experiences

Patients consistently describe how our specialized oral surgery care restored their confidence and comfort. With hundreds of 5-star reviews, their transformative stories speak for themselves.
  • It is a very efficient place. I was in at 8:15, home by 9:45. Everyone very friendly. They called to check on me this morning.
    Lorraine Sharpe
    3 weeks ago
  • Very nice just had consultation.
    Sandra Grabinski
    3 weeks ago
  • Dr. Mekhail did a great job making everything painless and answered all my questions. The real stars of this operation are the ladies that make everything happen in a timely manner and tend to all the patients. Thanks to them all for making the procedure go smoothly, from initially making the first appointment to giving me instructions for post operation care.
    D Money
    4 weeks ago
  • Very good service. Everything was done in a timely fashion. Had tooth pulled and didn’t feel a thing. Great work
    Brian Johnson
    4 weeks ago
  • Very friendly explained everything they were doing and on time
    Terri Ferry
    1 month ago
  • Never a fun or good time to have a tooth pulled but the staff and the dentist made the entire experience as painless as possible. Thank You all did a tremendous job.
    John Szczepanski
    1 month ago
  • They were fantastic there, had a tooth pulled, zero pain
    Charles Watson
    2 months ago
  • There was little or no wait time for the extractions. All of the staff were professional and attentive to me. The procedure went well. I was given written instructions for after procedure care. The next morning I received a call checking on me. Everything went well and I really like Northwest Oral Surgeons and highly recommend them.
    Diane Gralewski
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500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

500+

Smiles Restored

20+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.4

Average Rating

350+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

Our Locations

Two Convenient Offices Serving Northwest Indiana

Our Schererville office on US Highway 30 and Munster location provide easy access for patients throughout Northwest Indiana including Hammond, Crown Point, Valparaiso, and surrounding communities. Both convenient locations ensure specialized oral surgery care is accessible when you need it most.

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Rebuild Your Foundation for Optimal Oral Health

Don’t let bone loss limit your treatment options or affect your appearance. Our advanced bone grafting techniques restore the foundation needed for lifelong oral health and confidence.
  • Restore lost jawbone structure permanently
  • Enable successful dental implant treatment
  • Prevent facial aging from bone loss

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