Sinus lift
Increases bone in the upper jaw below the sinus so implants can be placed.
Bone augmentation
Bone Grafting for Dental Implants in Crowborough
Want dental implants but been told you don't have enough healthy bone? A bone graft may be the answer.
Bone grafting is one of several techniques used to rebuild bone, restore your natural jawline and provide a sturdy foundation for implant-supported teeth.
Before implant surgery
Why bone matters for dental implants
Before implants are placed, your dentist checks your jaw can support them. Most people are suitable, but some don't have enough healthy bone — this needs to be addressed first, usually with a bone graft.
Causes
What causes a lack of healthy bone?
- Gum disease
- Tooth development defects
- Long-term denture use
- Past injury or trauma to the face
- Teeth removed and the space left untreated
- Previous procedures where bone wasn't preserved
What to expect
Bone augmentation and grafting
Bone augmentation rebuilds bone to restore the jawline and give implants a solid foundation. The most common method is a bone graft.
Grafting is carried out in the practice under local anaesthetic. As it heals, the new bone bonds to your own, making it stronger and better able to support an implant. Healing can take from a few weeks to 2–3 months before the next stage.
Options
Other bone augmentation procedures
Ridge expansion
Widens the jaw so implants can fit properly.
Ridge preservation
Reduces bone loss after an extraction.
Distraction osteogenesis
Encourages new bone to grow to lengthen a short section of bone.
Implant enquiry
Ask about bone grafting
Been told you don't have enough bone for implants? Book a consultation and 3D scan with our Crowborough implant team.
Implant consultation £59 · Free 3D scan · Flexible payment plans available.