An extraction and bone graft is a combined oral surgery procedure in which a damaged or unsalvageable tooth is removed and the space is filled with grafting material to rebuild and preserve the jawbone. At Periovital Clinic in Tijuana, Dr. Ilse Lugo plans and performs each case personally, drawing on two decades of periodontal and full-arch implant surgery to protect the bone you will need later. Patients cross from San Diego for surgery that keeps the door open to dental implants.
What is Extraction & Bone Graft?
Tooth extraction is the controlled removal of a tooth from its socket. It becomes necessary when a tooth is too decayed to restore, when advanced periodontal disease has loosened it, when crowding requires space for alignment, or when an impacted tooth is causing pain or infection. A bone graft is a closely related step: it places bone tissue into the socket to encourage new bone to form where it would otherwise be lost.
After a tooth is removed, the surrounding jawbone naturally begins to resorb, or shrink, because the root that once stimulated it is gone. Grafting at the time of extraction helps maintain ridge height and width, repairs bone defects, and creates the stable foundation a dental implant later requires.
The Extraction & Bone Graft procedure: what to expect
Your case begins with a thorough evaluation, including a 3D scan and a medical history review so Dr. Lugo can map the tooth and surrounding bone. Local anesthesia keeps the area fully numb, with sedation discussed for anxious patients or complex extractions. The tooth is gently loosened and lifted from its socket, the site is cleaned of debris and infected tissue, and graft material, sourced from your own body, a donor, or a synthetic substitute, is packed in. The area is then sutured closed to protect the graft.
Benefits of Extraction & Bone Graft
- Bone preservation: grafting counteracts the jaw resorption that follows tooth loss, protecting ridge height and width.
- Implant ready: a stable, well-formed socket gives a future dental implant the dense foundation it needs.
- Facial support: maintaining bone keeps the natural contour of the jaw and face.
- Restored function: resolving a failing tooth and preserving the ridge protects your ability to chew and speak.
- Infection control: removing the diseased tooth and cleaning the socket stops a source of pain and infection.
Am I a candidate for Extraction & Bone Graft?
You may be a candidate if you have a tooth that cannot be saved due to severe decay, fracture, advanced gum disease, or impaction, and you want to keep your options for an implant open. Grafting is especially worth considering when bone has already been lost or when the plan calls for an implant in that spot. At your free consultation, Dr. Lugo reviews your 3D scan and medical history to confirm whether extraction with grafting is right for you.
Recovery and aftercare
Healing depends on good aftercare. Stick to soft foods for the first several days and avoid hard or crunchy items that could disturb the site. Keep up your oral hygiene, but avoid brushing directly over the surgical area at first. Manage any discomfort with the pain relief Dr. Lugo recommends, and avoid smoking and alcohol, both of which slow healing. Follow-up visits confirm that new bone is forming as expected before implant planning moves ahead.
How much does Extraction & Bone Graft cost in Tijuana?
At Periovital Clinic, extraction with bone grafting is priced well below typical US fees, with most patients saving roughly 50 to 70%. You receive an itemized written quote at your free initial consultation, which includes a 3D CBCT scan, so you know what is included before deciding, with no upsell. We also provide itemized receipts you can submit for FSA or HSA reimbursement.
Why choose Periovital for Extraction & Bone Graft?
Dr. Ilse Lugo is a board-trained periodontist and full-arch implant specialist who personally plans and performs every extraction and graft, so the bone is preserved with implants in mind from day one. Our in-house dental lab and 3D imaging support precise, coordinated care, and a free shuttle from San Diego plus a bilingual English and Spanish coordinator make crossing the border straightforward. Periovital offers specialist-level surgery minutes from the border in Tijuana.