Bone Grafting For Dental Implants in Croydon
Stronger and healthier implants.
Bone Grafting For Dental Implants—an Overview
You were really looking forward to getting your smile makeover with dental implants, only to know that the procedure needs an additional treatment—bone grafting. That leaves you wondering if your jawbone isn’t healthy enough to support implants. Bone grafting for dental implants in Croydon is a highly effective solution for restoring bone volume and quality of the jaws, allowing you to proceed with dental implants and enjoy a fully restored smile. Stay with us to learn more about it.
What is Bone Grafting For Dental Implants?
When teeth are missing for a long time, the bone that once supported them can weaken or shrink. Bone grafting involves placing new material into the jawbone to restore its volume and density. We know that dental implants require a strong and stable jawbone to support them. Grafting or dental implant bone augmentation strengthens and rebuilds the jawbone to provide a solid foundation for dental implants. The material used for grafting can be from your own body (autograft), a donor (allograft), or synthetic options.
Do You Need Bone Grafting for Dental Implants?
Bone grafting is required in the following cases:
- Long-standing missing teeth: The bone that once supported your teeth starts to shrink when teeth are lost, which can lead to insufficient bone for implants.
- Gum disease: Advanced gum disease can cause significant bone loss, which makes it difficult to place dental implants without grafting.
- Trauma or injury: Accidents or injuries to the jaw can weaken the bone structure, which may require grafting for support.
- Natural jawbone anatomy: Some people naturally have a thin or insufficient jawbone, which may require bone grafting to provide adequate support for implants.
We regularly provide similar dental treatments to patients from Croydon, Addiscombe, Shirley, West Wickham, Thornton Heath, and Addington.
Benefits of Bone Grafting
Bone grafting offers more than just a solid foundation for implants. It provides a wide range of benefits, helping restore your facial appearance, improve your confidence, and support your overall oral health:
Ensures a successful and stable dental implant surgery
If you were previously told you couldn’t have implants due to insufficient bone, grafting can open up new possibilities for a successful outcome.
Protects the structure of the jaw bones
Adding bone graft material protects your jawbone from further deterioration, preserving the structure of your face and preventing future bone loss.
Restores your face structure and function
Bone grafting prevents the typical "sunken" facial appearance caused by bone loss. It rebuilds the bone in your jaws and preserves the natural contours.
What Our Patients Say
Frequently Asked
Questions
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the treatment below:
How long after a bone graft can I eat normally?
You must be on soft foods for a week after the surgery, after which you can go back to eating regular foods.
What are the restrictions after bone graft?
Mild swelling or soreness is normal in the first few days and can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers. While your mouth heals, avoid vigorous exercise such as hard weight lifting, extensive gym sessions, running, and contact sports, and eat soft foods instead.
Is grafting painful?
No. Bone grafting is not painful; we use advanced numbing techniques like local anaesthesia and, if needed, sedation to prevent pain.
The Treatment Process
Every patient’s experience is unique, but this is what you can expect when you start treatment with the Smile 4 U Dental Practice.
Consultation
Based on your X-rays, 3D scans, and virtual treatment planning tools, we customise treatment plans, discuss the cost of bone grafting for implants and schedule the appointment.
Procedure
Bone graft procedure for missing teeth isn’t painful anymore—local anaesthesia is used to numb the grafting area, and sedation options are available for nervous individuals.
The healing
Once the graft has fully integrated, your jaw will be strong and ready to support dental implants, bringing you one step closer to your ideal smile.
Do you feel confident about bone grafting now?
Feel free to connect with us to learn more about bone grafting for dental implants in Croydon.
Book your Consultation Today
You are invited to our dental clinic for a consultation. During the consultation, one of our experienced dentists will carry out a full and comprehensive examination of your smile. Based on the dental treatment you are interested in, we will give you a breakdown of the options available that are tailored to your needs, as well as your budget and timeframe.
