Regenerative bone surgery is a specialized periodontal procedure that rebuilds bone lost in the jaw due to periodontal disease, trauma, or other conditions, using grafting materials that encourage new bone to grow. At Periovital Clinic in Tijuana, Dr. Ilse Lugo, a board-trained periodontist and full-arch implant specialist with two decades of focused surgical experience, plans and performs every case personally. Located minutes from the San Diego border, the clinic regularly serves cross-border patients preparing for implants or restoring jaw health.
What is Regenerative Bone Surgery?
When the bone that supports your teeth is destroyed by gum disease or lost after tooth loss or injury, the jaw can lack the volume and density needed for healthy function and for dental implants. Regenerative bone surgery places grafting material in the deficient area to promote the growth of new bone, restoring structure that benefits both function and appearance.
Rebuilding bone is often a key step before implant placement, since implants need a stable foundation to succeed. Dr. Lugo evaluates the extent of bone loss and selects the approach best suited to your case.
The Regenerative Bone Surgery procedure: what to expect
The process opens with a detailed evaluation, including X-rays and 3D scans, to map the bone loss and plan treatment. Local anesthesia keeps you comfortable during surgery. Dr. Lugo makes a small incision to access the affected area, then places grafting material, which may be an autograft from your own body, an allograft from a tissue bank, or a biocompatible synthetic material, into the site. The graft is stabilized to encourage integration with the surrounding bone, and the gum tissue is sutured back into place to support healing.
Benefits of Regenerative Bone Surgery
- Restored bone: rebuilds lost bone volume and density in the jaw.
- Implant foundation: creates the stable base needed for successful dental implants.
- Better function: supports stronger chewing and improved overall oral health.
- Natural appearance: helps preserve a more natural jawline and smile.
- Long-term protection: addresses damage from periodontal disease before it worsens.
Am I a candidate for Regenerative Bone Surgery?
You may be a candidate if you have bone loss from periodontal disease, an area of missing bone after tooth loss, or insufficient bone to support a planned dental implant. The right way to find out is a clinical assessment with imaging. Periovital Clinic offers a free initial consultation that includes a 3D CBCT scan and a written quote, so Dr. Lugo can measure your bone and confirm whether regenerative surgery is appropriate, with no upsell.
Recovery and aftercare
After regenerative bone surgery, mild swelling and discomfort are common and generally ease as the site heals. Stick to soft foods for the first several days to avoid disturbing the area, keep up gentle oral hygiene while avoiding the surgical site, and attend your follow-up visits so Dr. Lugo can monitor how the graft is integrating and confirm your recovery is on track.
How much does Regenerative Bone Surgery cost in Tijuana?
At Periovital Clinic, regenerative bone surgery is priced well below typical US fees, with most patients saving 50 to 70% compared to north-of-the-border costs. You receive an itemized written quote at your free consultation, so you understand the full cost before agreeing to treatment. The clinic also provides itemized receipts suitable for FSA and HSA reimbursement.
Why choose Periovital for Regenerative Bone Surgery?
Dr. Ilse Lugo is a periodontist and full-arch implant specialist who personally plans and performs every procedure, with twenty years of focused surgical experience. The clinic is minutes from the San Diego border and provides a free shuttle from San Diego along with a bilingual English and Spanish coordinator, making the visit easy to coordinate. An in-house dental lab and a patient-first approach let Periovital deliver specialist bone regeneration with the convenience and value that bring patients across the border.