Dental Implant Dentistry
Bone Reconstruction & Grafting
Bone grafting is a foundational procedure in implant dentistry used to restore or enhance jawbone volume where it has been lost due to tooth extraction, periodontal disease, or long-term tooth absence. Without sufficient bone, dental implants cannot be securely placed.
Bone grafting involves placing bone or bone-like material into areas of deficiency to stimulate new bone growth. Over time, the graft integrates with your natural bone, creating a stable foundation for implants.
Grafting materials
The material is matched to the defect and your individual needs.
Autograft
The patient's own bone.
Allograft
Donor bone from a licensed tissue bank.
Xenograft
Animal-derived bone mineral.
Alloplastic
Synthetic graft materials.
Who it's for
- Insufficient bone volume for planned implants
- Bone loss following extraction, periodontal disease, or trauma
- A collapsed or narrow ridge that needs rebuilding before implants
- Long-standing tooth loss with significant resorption
What to expect
- 1
Assessment & 3D imaging
We evaluate bone density and architecture using CBCT imaging to determine the most appropriate grafting technique.
- 2
Grafting procedure
Graft material is placed into the area of deficiency and, where needed, protected by a barrier membrane to direct healing.
- 3
Bone maturation
The graft integrates and matures into solid bone over several months.
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Implant placement
Once the foundation is ready, implants are placed into the restored ridge.
Recovery & aftercare
Bone grafting is performed under anesthesia and is typically well tolerated. Healing typically ranges from 3 to 6 months depending on graft size.
Our goal is to minimize invasiveness while maximizing predictability and long-term success; healing time before implants can be placed is confirmed at follow-up.
Common questions
- Is bone grafting painful?
- It is performed under anesthesia and is typically well tolerated.
- How long does it take to heal?
- Healing typically ranges from 3 to 6 months depending on graft size.
Want a second opinion first?
If you've been quoted implant, bone-grafting, or sinus-lift treatment and want to be sure it's the right plan, a specialist second opinion is a low-cost, no-pressure way to confirm your options before you commit.
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Whether you're a patient considering treatment or a dentist referring a case, we'll evaluate, plan, and coordinate care from diagnosis through follow-up.
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This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for a professional evaluation. Diagnosis and treatment should always be determined by a qualified dental professional based on your individual condition.