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Bone Grafting

Rebuild jawbone to enable successful dental implant placement. Creating a solid foundation for your new teeth.

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What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that adds bone material to areas of the jaw where bone has been lost. This creates a solid foundation for dental implants in patients who would otherwise lack sufficient bone.

Bone loss commonly occurs after tooth extraction, from gum disease, or simply from years of wearing dentures. Without intervention, this bone loss can make implant placement difficult or impossible.

Modern bone grafting materials are highly effective, allowing us to rebuild bone and enable successful implant treatment for patients who were previously told they were not suitable.

Common reasons for bone grafting:

  • Tooth extraction without immediate implant
  • Long-term tooth loss
  • Periodontal (gum) disease
  • Wearing dentures for many years
  • Insufficient bone height or width
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Patient Story

Hear from a patient who had bone grafting as part of their implant treatment.

“I needed both a gum graft and an implant. Having a periodontist do both meant everything was coordinated perfectly.”

Leigh

Implant and Gum Graft

Types of Bone Grafting

The procedure recommended depends on the extent of bone loss.

Minor Bone Graft

£500 - £1,000

Small grafts placed at the time of implant surgery to fill minor defects.

Healing time: 3-4 months

Major Bone Graft

£1,500 - £2,500

Significant bone augmentation to rebuild areas of substantial bone loss.

Healing time: 4-6 months

Sinus Lift

£1,500 - £3,000

Specialised procedure to add bone in the upper jaw near the sinus.

Healing time: 4-9 months

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need bone grafting for dental implants?
Not everyone needs bone grafting. A 3D CT scan during your consultation will reveal your bone density and whether grafting is required. Techniques like All-on-4 often avoid the need for grafting by using angled implants.
How much does bone grafting cost?
Bone grafting costs between £500 and £2,500 depending on the extent of grafting required. Minor grafts at the time of implant placement are at the lower end, while major bone augmentation procedures cost more.
Where does the bone graft material come from?
We typically use synthetic bone material or processed donor bone, both of which are safe and effective. In some cases, bone from another site in your mouth may be used.
How long does bone grafting take to heal?
Minor bone grafts heal within 3-4 months. Major bone augmentation procedures may require 4-6 months of healing before implants can be placed.
Is bone grafting painful?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, so you will not feel pain during surgery. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild to moderate and managed with standard pain medication.
Can bone grafting and implant placement be done together?
In many cases, yes. Minor bone grafts can be placed at the same time as implants, reducing the total treatment time. Dr Ope will advise on the best approach for your situation.

Book Your Consultation

A CT scan will determine if bone grafting is needed for your implants.

We will respond within 24 hours. Consultation fee: £195

Areas We Serve

We welcome patients from across London. Our Primrose Hill clinic is easily accessible from these areas.

Primrose HillCamdenHampsteadSt Johns WoodSwiss CottageBelsize ParkRegents ParkKentish TownChalk FarmGospel OakHighgateMuswell HillCrouch EndFinchleyGolders GreenHampstead Garden SuburbEast FinchleyMill HillBarnetWhetstoneTotteridgeFriern BarnetMaryleboneMayfairKnightsbridgeChelseaKensingtonSouth KensingtonHolland ParkNotting HillBayswaterPaddingtonIslingtonAngelKings CrossClerkenwellShoreditchHackneyStoke NewingtonDalstonCanonburyHighburyWest HampsteadKilburnQueens ParkMaida ValeWillesdenBrondesburyCricklewoodDollis Hill
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