Bone Graft

lost bone restoration

Bone grafting is necessary when bone width or height is inadequate for receiving an implant. The success of dental implant and its ability to support a dental restoration is very much depends upon how much bone is available in the site where the implant is placed.

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure which allows to restore bone which has been lost with natural or synthetic substitute. There are many surgical modalities, and the choice of one over another depends upon the condition. Depending upon the case, bone grafts may be placed at the time of implant placement or 4-6 months prior to implantation.

The tooth is removed and the remaining tooth socket is thoroughly cleaned of all inflamed and infected tissue
An appropriate bone grafting material is carefully placed into the extraction socket
GBR membrane is often placed over the grafted material
Sutures placed into the gum tissue allow proper healing of the surrounding soft tissues

Tooth brushing, flossing and 6 months professional cleaning prevent from early tooth loss.