Bone Grafting in Matawan, NJ
Been told you don’t have enough bone for an implant? That doesn’t always rule one out. In many cases, a bone graft can rebuild the area so it’s ready for an implant. We’ll explain what your scans show and whether a graft makes sense for you.
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Vin Rajan, DDS, MS and Dr. Veronica Rajan, DDS|Updated October 2026
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Do You Need a Bone Graft?
You may need a graft if:
- You’re planning a tooth extraction and want to preserve bone so you can replace the tooth later.
- There isn’t enough bone to support an implant in the ideal position.
- The ridge where a tooth is missing has thinned or changed shape.
- The presence of an infection caused significant bone resorption that natural healing would not resolve on its own.
Not every extraction or implant needs a graft. We’ll check your gums and any infection at the site, review your health and medications, and discuss the aftercare you’ll need. Smoking, uncontrolled health conditions, and some medications can affect healing, so tell us about them before treatment.
FROM OUR DOCTORS
What is a dental bone graft?
A dental bone graft adds material where your jawbone has resorbed, allowing new bone to grow. We often use it to prepare a site for a dental implant. At Matawan Dental Galleria, we offer socket preservation after an extraction and ridge augmentation where bone is already too thin. Because we do extractions, grafting, and implants in our office, we plan your graft around the tooth replacement you choose.
Bone Graft Options for Implants
Socket Preservation After an Extraction
Socket preservation fills the space left by a removed tooth with bone graft material. It helps limit the bone shrinkage that naturally follows an extraction, so more of the ridge remains for future treatment.
Ridge Augmentation
Ridge augmentation builds up areas where the bone is too thin or missing.
Graft materials may come from your own bone, processed human donor bone, animal-derived bone, or synthetic materials. Using your own bone requires collecting it from another site. Before treatment, we’ll explain which material we recommend and why.
What Can I Expect?
Every graft depends on the site and how much bone is needed, but treatment usually follows these steps:
Assessing the site and your replacement plans.
We examine the area and look at how a graft fits with an extraction or your future restoration.
Planning the treatment sequence.
Some sites can be grafted during the extraction. Others need a separate procedure, depending on the bone and surrounding tissue. Planning is the most important part of this process. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
Placing and protecting the graft.
We prepare the area and place the graft material where it’s needed. Once placed, we cover it with a resorbable, protective membrane and close the site with stitches.
Healing and checking progress.
We’ll provide aftercare instructions and schedule follow-up visits.
Assessing the next stage.
If you’re planning dental implants, we check the site before moving forward.
Recovery and Aftercare
Soreness usually improves within the first week or two, but the graft generally needs at least three months to heal. This process is called osseointegration. Larger grafts can take longer. We’ll check your healing before moving forward with an implant.
Stick to soft foods at first, clean gently, and leave the site alone. Follow your instructions for brushing, rinsing, activity, and medications. Smoking and vaping can interfere with healing.
A few small, grain-like particles may come out early in recovery. Call us if you have any questions about your recovery.
Why Matawan Dental Galleria for Bone Grafting?
Implants are Dr. Vin’s focus.
He’s a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and his training included ridge augmentation and full-mouth rehabilitation.
Your treatment stays in one office.
Because the extraction, graft, and implant all happen here, the team that prepares the site also plans your implant.
We show you where you need bone.
If we recommend a graft, we’ll walk you through your X-rays or 3D scan and explain how it affects your next step.
Our team speaks English, Spanish, Arabic, and Malayalam. We’re open late on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Our Route 34 office is a short drive from Old Bridge and Aberdeen.
What Our Patients Say
Best office I have ever been to. Just finished my first implant ever after a horrible experience at a different office- extraction, bone graft and implant all done and now I can eat again!!
robert moreno-duque | 5 stars
I met Dr. Vin today after having a failed root canal retreatment on a tooth that was bothering me for over a year. He explained everything in great detail. I went back after my initial visit to have an extraction and bone graft completed. Procedure went totally smooth and now I am pain free. Will be doing my implant in a few months. Very happy
Atlantic Renovation Pros | 5 stars
Had an experience that exceeded my expectations at this office. My old dentist from childhood butchered my mouth. Dr Veronica saw me same day I called and then created a plan for me. Both doctors gave me back missing teeth that were gone for years. With my new implants I can eat again and feel incredible. Grateful for everything this office and the doctors have done for me!!
Alonso Serrano | 5 stars
Technology and Comfort During Bone Grafting Treatment
Our CBCT scanner takes 3D images that show how much bone is available and help us plan implant treatment. Whether you need a scan depends on the site and your treatment.
We numb the area with local anesthesia before grafting. You may still feel some pressure. Nitrous oxide or sedation with a board-certified anesthesiologist may also be an option, depending on your health, anxiety level, and treatment plan. If you’re nervous, let us know so we can talk through sedation options before your appointment.
Dental Bone Graft Cost, Insurance, and Financing
Your Cost
A dental bone graft typically costs $800 to $1,100 before insurance. Sinus lifts typically cost $3,500 to $7,000 before insurance and are performed in our office by our board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Rinil Patel.
The total depends on the graft’s size and location, the material, and whether it’s part of other treatment, like an extraction or implant. After your assessment, you’ll get a written estimate that shows what’s included and any separate charges before you decide, and there’s never any pressure.
Insurance
We’re in-network with most major PPO plans, including, but not limited to, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Horizon BCBS / CareFirst / FEP, MetLife, Principal, and UnitedHealthcare. Contact us to check your specific plan and benefits.
Financing
0% interest for 6 months is available through Cherry financing, subject to approval. Our office covers the fees, so you don’t pay extra. Learn more about your insurance and payment options.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Vin Rajan, DDS, MS
Dr. Vin earned his DDS at NYU, completed his residency at Woodhull Hospital, and holds an ICOI Fellowship.
Dr. Rinil Patel, DDS
Dr. Patel is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He earned his DDS at Howard University College of Dentistry.
Dr. Veronica Rajan, DDS
Dr. Veronica focuses on veneers and cosmetic dentistry. She earned her DDS at NYU and completed her residency at the Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and she continues to care for veterans and active-duty military members at remote bases.
Questions About Bone Grafting
How long after a bone graft can I get an implant?
Usually 3-4 months after the healing period has concluded. The wait depends on the site, the size of the graft, and how you heal. If you have enough healthy bone and good stability at the site, we may be able to place the graft and implant on the same day, most often for small grafts or during certain extractions. For larger grafts or areas with significant bone loss or presence of infection, it’s safer to let the area heal before placing an implant. Your overall health, gum healing, and smoking can also affect timing. We’ll walk you through your estimated timeline.
Is a bone graft covered by insurance?
It depends on your plan. Some plans cover grafting, while others limit or exclude it. We can check your benefits and give you an estimate. Your insurer determines what your plan will pay.
Is it too late if my tooth has been missing for years?
Not necessarily. Time alone doesn’t decide whether grafting is possible. An exam and the right imaging will show how much bone you have and whether treatment makes sense.
What are the risks of dental bone grafting?
Risks include infection, bleeding, delayed healing, and not developing enough bone for the planned treatment. Depending on the site and procedure, nerve or sinus complications are also possible. Additional grafting may be needed. We’ll discuss the risks that apply to your treatment and discuss plan options.
Schedule a Bone Grafting Appointment in Matawan, NJ
If you’ve been told you need a graft or you’re thinking about replacing a tooth, schedule a consultation. We’ll assess the site and go over your options. We also see patients from Aberdeen, South Amboy, Parlin, and nearby towns.
740 State Route 34, Suite A, Matawan, NJ 07747