Bone Grafting
When a tooth is extracted, a considerable amount of bone is resorbed as a result of the extraction. The majority of this resorption happens in the first three months , which may change the shape of the jawbone in that area.
In the past, surgeons would harvest bone from another part of the body (such as the hip) to do a bone graft for a dental implant procedure. Recent techniques have provided alternative approaches.
What Is Bone Grafting?
Modern day bone grafting techniques utilise processes that are designed to be patient centric. Current techniques may involve harvesting bone from nearby sites as well as use artificial bone , depending on clinical requirements.
We use techniques that allow us to support the availability of bone for the placement of dental implants. For the upper and lower jaw, we can use bone grafting techniques to increase the width of available bone. We can also use bone grafting techniques such as a sinus lift to increase the height of available bone. Visit our dental clinic to learn more about this procedure.