Dental Implant
Bone grafting adds bone or bone-substitute material to areas of the jaw where bone has been lost due to extraction, gum disease, infection or long-term tooth loss. The graft provides a base for new bone to grow.
It is often recommended before implant placement when there is not enough bone volume to support an implant. The type of graft and healing time are chosen based on your needs.
Benefits
- Rebuilds bone volume in the jaw
- May make implant placement possible
- Helps support the gums and surrounding structures
- Can improve the long-term outlook for implants
- Uses well-established materials and techniques
What to Expect
- Assessment and 3D imaging
- Discussion of graft materials and options
- Local anaesthetic or sedation if planned
- Placement of the graft material
- Protective membrane and stitches
- Healing period and follow-up review
Frequently Asked Questions
The procedure is done under anaesthetic. You may have swelling and soreness afterwards, which your dentist will help you manage.
Healing typically takes several months before an implant can be placed, but this varies with the type of graft and the individual.
Materials may be from your own body, a donor source or synthetic substitutes. Your dentist will explain the option recommended for you.
