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Bone Grafting

Bone Augmentation (Bone Graft)

If you’ve lost teeth and would like to replace them with dental implants but lack sufficient healthy natural bone to support them, the solution may lie in a bone graft.

A bone graft is one of several advanced techniques used to rebuild lost bone, restore your natural jawline, and provide a strong, stable foundation for implant-supported teeth. Insufficient bone can result from gum disease, developmental issues, facial trauma, or the gradual deterioration of the jawbone in areas where teeth have been missing for some time.

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Bone Grafting for Dental Implants in Forest Hill & Dulwich

Before placing dental implants, your dentist must ensure your jawbone is healthy and strong enough to support them. While most patients are suitable candidates, some may lack the necessary bone density or volume — a problem that typically needs to be addressed through bone grafting before implant placement can proceed.

What Causes a Lack of Healthy Bone?

There are several reasons why a patient may not have sufficient bone for dental implants. Common causes include:

Gum disease (periodontal disease)
Developmental defects affecting the teeth or jaw
Long-term denture use without proper support
Previous trauma or injury to the face
Tooth extractions where bone preservation wasn’t carried out
Past dental procedures that did not restore lost bone

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What Is Bone Augmentation?

Bone augmentation refers to the process of rebuilding lost bone in the jaw. This not only restores your facial profile and natural jawline, but also creates a solid and stable foundation on which dental implants can be placed. The most common form of bone augmentation is a bone graft.

What to Expect from a Bone Graft for Dental Implants

A tooth bone graft is a safe and well-established procedure. It involves placing a small amount of bone material — either from your own body or a biocompatible source — into the area where bone is deficient. This is performed under local anaesthetic at our clinic.

As the site heals, the grafted material integrates with your natural bone to form a stronger structure, capable of supporting dental implants. Healing time typically ranges from a few weeks up to 2–3 months, depending on the extent of the graft and your individual healing rate.

Other Bone Augmentation Procedures

In some cases, additional techniques may be recommended to enhance bone structure:

Sinus Lift – Increases bone height in the upper jaw beneath the sinus cavity to allow implant placement.
Ridge Expansion – Widens a narrow jawbone to create sufficient space for implants.
Alveolar Ridge Preservation – Prevents bone loss following a tooth extraction by filling the empty socket with graft material.
Distraction Osteogenesis – A technique that gently stretches a section of bone to stimulate the growth of new bone in the gap.

If you’ve been told you’re not a candidate for implants due to bone loss, don’t worry — Dr Arman Barfeie has advanced solutions that can help. Contact him in Forest Hill today to book your consultation and begin your journey towards a fully restored, confident smile.

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Bone Grafting

Bone Augmentation (Bone Graft)

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Bone Grafting for Dental Implants in Forest Hill & Dulwich

What Causes a Lack of Healthy Bone?

What Is Bone Augmentation?

What to Expect from a Bone Graft for Dental Implants

Other Bone Augmentation Procedures

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