Certain procedures can be used to regenerate bone that has been destroyed by the disease process or to help preserve the jaw bone following tooth extraction. These grafting procedures help your body regenerate the lost bone or develop new bone in the extraction site. The grafting materials may come in the form of your own bone, bone from a tissue bank, or synthetic material. These materials may be mixed with growth factors which enhance the healing process. A special membrane may also be used to help contain the material and enhance the healing process.