Often during an extraction, bone graft will be placed. Bone grafting is a highly successful procedure. It is also a preferable alternative to having missing teeth, diseased teeth, or tooth deformities. Bone grafting can increase the height or width of the jawbone and fill in voids and defects in the bone. In many cases, bone graft is placed to preserve the bone in order to place a future implant, dentures, partials or bridges. There are essentially two basic ways in which bone grafting can positively impact the health and stability of the teeth.