Bone Grafting

Rebuild. Restore. Replace.

Bone grafting creates the solid foundation needed for dental implants. Our specialist surgeons perform sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, and guided bone regeneration with proven materials.

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Bone Graft Types

Types of Bone Grafting Procedures

Socket Preservation

Immediately after extraction, graft material is placed to preserve bone volume for a future implant. Prevents the bone collapse that occurs within months of tooth removal.

Ridge Augmentation

Rebuilds the width and height of the jaw ridge when bone has already been lost, restoring it to adequate dimensions for implant placement.

Sinus Lift

Adds bone to the upper jaw below the sinus cavity — required when the sinus floor is too close to the jaw to safely place implants in the upper back teeth.

Block Graft

A section of bone harvested from another area of the jaw is transplanted to rebuild severely deficient sites.

Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)

A membrane is used to guide bone growth and prevent soft tissue from invading the defect as it heals.

Allograft / Xenograft

Donor bone or bovine-derived materials provide a scaffold for your own bone to grow into — widely used and with excellent long-term results.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does bone grafting take to heal?

Most bone grafts take 3–6 months to fully integrate before implant placement. Socket preservation grafts may heal faster. Dr. Leung will monitor your healing with x-rays.

Is bone grafting painful?

The procedure is done under local anesthesia or sedation. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild and controlled with prescribed pain medication for the first few days.

Do I definitely need a bone graft before implants?

Not always. Many patients have sufficient bone for direct implant placement. However, if you've had tooth loss for more than a few months, or had gum disease, bone grafting is often necessary for long-term implant success.

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