Bone build-up for implants
Bone augmentation adds graft material where there is too little jawbone for the planned implant. Your assessment determines whether it is needed.
Before
Bring previous implant records if you have them. Tell the team about any medicines, changes in your health or concerns about the site.
During
Ask which stage of the implant plan this visit covers, which alternatives apply and what the team needs to check before moving on.
After
Follow the instructions for your stage of care and confirm the timing of your next review.
Technology
CBCT scanning
Shows the jawbone and nearby structures in 3D when clinically indicated.
FAQs
Does everyone need bone grafting?
No. It depends on the available bone and planned implant position.
Does grafting guarantee I can have an implant?
No. The team reviews healing before deciding the next step. Ask about the risks, extra healing time and alternatives.
Further reading
Planning the graft
Imaging helps the team assess the area. Graft material may come from your own bone, a donor, an animal source or a synthetic material. Ask which is proposed and discuss any preferences before treatment.
Allowing time to heal
A small graft may be placed with the implant. A larger build-up may need a separate procedure and several months of healing first. A membrane may protect the graft beneath the gum.
Your implant team will explain who carries out each stage, the alternatives and the follow-up you will need.