Dental bone graft: when is it needed?
A dental bone graft is the reconstruction of bone volume in the area that will receive an implant. It is usually indicated when bone has decreased after tooth loss, through advanced gum disease, or through long-term denture use. The need is defined by imaging, during the evaluation.
Defined by imaging
First the evaluation, then the decision.
Not every implant needs a graft. What answers whether your case needs one is the imaging and the planning, not a promise.
A 2-hour first consultation
The team evaluates the whole case: bone condition, general health, habits, and healing, before any decision about a graft or an implant.
Imaging and digital planning
A 3D CT scan shows the volume and quality of available bone. The case is planned virtually, with the implant and the prosthesis designed from the start.
The graft, if indicated
When it is indicated, the graft rebuilds the volume needed to receive the implant, following the plan defined for your case.
Implant and rehabilitation
With the bone prepared, the implant and the prosthesis follow the same digital plan.
Why bone decreases.
- After the loss of a tooth, the bone in that area tends to reduce
- Advanced gum disease can compromise the supporting bone: see gum treatment
- Long-term use of a removable denture is also associated with bone loss
- Whether your case needs a graft is answered by imaging, not by an estimate
What patients ask us.
Does every implant need a bone graft?
No. Not every implant needs one. What answers whether your case does is the imaging and the planning.
Where does the graft material come from?
The material and the technique are defined in the planning for your case, after the imaging and the evaluation.
How long until I can have the implant?
It depends on your case and on healing, which is why general health and habits are evaluated before surgery. The timeline is defined during planning.
Can I be seen in English?
Yes. Consultations and planning can be conducted in English, in Jardim Paulista, São Paulo.
The first consultation reads the whole case.
Two hours evaluating teeth, bite, habits, and overall health, in English if you prefer, before any plan is proposed.