Dental Bone Grafting – Rebuild Your Jawbone Foundation
Dental bone grafting is a procedure that restores jawbone that has been lost due to tooth extractions, gum disease, trauma or long-term tooth loss.
Rebuilding the jawbone creates a strong foundation for future treatments, particularly dental implants, while also helping maintain the natural shape of your face and smile.
Your oral surgeon will assess the extent of bone loss and recommend the most suitable grafting approach based on your individual treatment needs.
What is Dental Bone Grafting?
Dental bone grafting is used to rebuild and strengthen areas of the jaw where bone has been lost.
Bone loss can occur after tooth extraction, advanced gum disease, trauma or when a tooth has been missing for a long period of time.
Restoring lost bone can help improve the structure of the jaw and may be necessary before dental implant treatment when there is not enough bone to provide stable implant support.
Types of Dental Bone Grafts
The type of bone graft recommended depends on the amount of bone loss, the location of the graft and your overall treatment plan.
Your oral surgeon will recommend the most suitable option based on your individual needs.
Autograft
An autograft uses bone taken from another area of your own body.
Because it uses your own bone tissue, it is often considered the gold standard for bone grafting due to its high success rate and excellent healing potential.
Allograft
An allograft uses carefully processed donor bone from a tissue bank.
It is one of the most commonly used graft materials because it eliminates the need for a second surgical site while providing reliable support for new bone growth.
Xenograft
A xenograft is made from purified bovine bone that has been specially processed for safe use in dentistry.
It acts as a scaffold, allowing your natural bone to gradually grow into the area and integrate with the graft material over time.
Alloplastic Graft
An alloplastic graft uses synthetic, biocompatible materials to encourage new bone formation.
This option is suitable for many patients and provides an alternative to donor or animal-derived graft materials.
Socket & Ridge Preservation
Socket or ridge preservation is performed immediately after a tooth extraction to help reduce bone loss while the area heals.
Placing a graft at the time of extraction helps preserve the natural shape and volume of the jaw, making future dental implant treatment easier and more predictable.
Why Bone Grafting May Be Recommended
Bone grafting may be recommended when the jawbone no longer has enough volume or strength to support future dental treatment.
Rebuilding the area can help restore a stronger foundation for dental implants and support the natural contour of the jaw.
Your treatment will be planned according to the location and extent of bone loss as well as your long-term dental goals.
The Bone Grafting Procedure
Bone grafting is a carefully planned procedure designed to rebuild areas of lost bone and prepare your jaw for long-term dental health or future implant placement.
Consultation & 3D CBCT Scan
Your treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation and a 3D CBCT scan.
This allows your oral surgeon to assess the amount of available bone, identify areas of bone loss and create a personalised treatment plan.
Bone Graft Placement
During the procedure, the selected bone graft material is carefully placed into the area where additional bone is needed.
A protective membrane may also be placed over the graft to support healing and encourage successful bone regeneration.
Healing & Bone Integration
Over the next 3–9 months, the graft gradually integrates with your natural jawbone.
The healing period varies depending on the size of the graft, the location being treated and the complexity of the procedure.
Assessment for Dental Implants
Once healing is complete, your oral surgeon will evaluate the grafted area to confirm that sufficient bone has developed.
If the site has healed successfully and provides adequate support, dental implant placement can then proceed.
Bone Graft Cost & Recovery
The cost of a dental bone graft depends on the type of graft required, the extent of bone loss and whether the procedure is combined with a dental implant or tooth extraction.
Following your consultation and 3D CBCT scan, our team will provide you with a personalised treatment plan, explain your treatment options and provide a clear, transparent cost estimate before treatment begins.
Most patients experience mild swelling and discomfort during the first 48–72 hours.
Following a soft diet and your oral surgeon's aftercare instructions will support healing, while the bone itself typically integrates over a period of 3–9 months.
Book a Dental Bone Grafting Consultation
The amount of bone loss and the type of graft required are different for every patient.
Book a consultation with our oral surgery team to receive a personalised assessment, treatment plan and transparent cost estimate based on your individual needs.
FAQs
Is bone grafting necessary before a dental implant?
Not always. Bone grafting is generally recommended only when there is insufficient jawbone to provide adequate support for a dental implant.
How long does bone graft healing take?
Most dental bone grafts take approximately 3–9 months to integrate into the jawbone, depending on the size of the graft and the body's healing process.
Does a dental bone graft hurt?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain during treatment.
Mild swelling and discomfort afterwards are normal and can usually be managed according to your oral surgeon's aftercare and medication instructions.
What is ridge preservation and do I need it?
Ridge preservation is a bone graft placed immediately after a tooth extraction to help reduce bone loss as the area heals.
It may be recommended if you are planning to replace the missing tooth with a dental implant in the future.
How soon can I get a dental implant after bone grafting?
The timing depends on the size of the graft and how well the area heals. Bone integration commonly takes around 3–9 months before the grafted site can be assessed for dental implant placement.