Dds/dmd: when i have the buccal side of an upper molar rebuilt, am i having "bone grafting"? or, is it called something else? thank you all in advance

Adding bone: Bone grafting is used to fill periodontal (gum) defects as well as to build greater none mass for the placement of dental implants or to restore lost bone from infections or extractions. I am not clear on what you are referring to regarding your specific procedure.

No: If you're having the actual tooth rebuilt , it could be called a filling or restoration or could be called a crown. Bone grafting would be done to repair bone that is damaged due to gum disease. Bone grafting is also done to make bone thicker prior to having a dental implant placed.

Yes, most likely: Bone loss could be localized to a buccal surface, and bone graft would be treated to augment the bone. If the membrane is used to prevent epithelial migration (tissue grows into the defect instead of bone) this treatment is termed guided tissue regeneration. If the lesion involves the furcation, then it would be grafting into furcation defects. The cause of bone loss must be treated first.