Dental bone grafts to prepare for implant success
Bone grafts
When implants need a stronger foundation, bone grafting creates stability for long-lasting results.
We can build the foundation for successful implants
Dental bone grafts restore lost jaw volume and create the stable foundation we need before we can restore your smile with dental implants. At Brookvale & Merrifield, Tom Mann brings his Master's degree in Dental Implantology to every grafting procedure, ensuring you receive expert care from initial assessment through to final restoration. We offer socket preservation, ridge augmentation, and sinus lift procedures tailored to your individual needs.
What is a dental bone graft?
When a tooth is lost or extracted, the jawbone beneath it no longer has anything to support, which causes it to shrink over time. A dental bone graft rebuilds that lost bone, either to restore the jaw's natural shape or to create a stable foundation for a dental implant.
The dental bone graft procedure involves placing graft material into the affected area, which encourages your body to generate new bone. Depending on where the bone loss has occurred and what you need the graft for, this might involve:
- Socket preservation immediately after an extraction
- Ridge augmentation to rebuild the width and height of the jaw, or
- A sinus lift for the upper jaw, where the sinus cavity sits close to the implant site.
Your bone graft journey from consultation to healing
Assessment and planning
Your dentist uses digital scans and X-rays to assess bone density and determine the grafting approach needed.
The grafting procedure
Bone material is carefully placed where volume is needed, typically completed in a single appointment.
Healing and implant placement
Most grafts heal within 3–6 months, after which your jaw is ready for secure implant placement and restoration.
Assessment and planning
Your dentist uses digital scans and X-rays to assess bone density and determine the grafting approach needed.
The grafting procedure
Bone material is carefully placed where volume is needed, typically completed in a single appointment.
Healing and implant placement
Most grafts heal within 3–6 months, after which your jaw is ready for secure implant placement and restoration.
How much does a dental bone graft cost?
The cost of a dental bone graft can vary depending on which procedure you need and the extent of bone loss you’ve experienced. During your no-obligation consultation, we’ll assess your jaw structure using advanced imaging, and then provide a clear, personalised quote.
You can pay for your treatment in manageable monthly payments using 0% finance through Tabeo. You can spread your payments over 3, 6, 10, or 12 months, and it only takes a couple of minutes to apply.
Do I need a dental bone graft?
We’ll recommend a bone graft when your jaw lacks the density or volume needed to support a dental implant securely. This commonly occurs after tooth extraction, where the bone naturally shrinks without a root to maintain it, or following gum disease that has caused bone deterioration. During your consultation, digital imaging reveals your bone structure clearly, allowing us to plan the grafting approach that prepares your jaw for successful dental implants.
The lasting benefits of dental bone grafting
Prevent further bone loss
Bone grafting halts the deterioration of the jaw that occurs after tooth loss and can restore lost volume.
Enable implant treatment
Grafting creates sufficient bone volume to provide a secure, long-lasting foundation for dental implants.
Preserve facial structure
Maintaining jaw volume prevents the sunken facial appearance that untreated bone loss causes over time.
Support long-term oral health
A stable jaw foundation supports healthy surrounding teeth, gum tissue, and overall bite function for years ahead.
Prevent further bone loss
Bone grafting halts the deterioration of the jaw that occurs after tooth loss and can restore lost volume.
Enable implant treatment
Grafting creates sufficient bone volume to provide a secure, long-lasting foundation for dental implants.
Preserve facial structure
Maintaining jaw volume prevents the sunken facial appearance that untreated bone loss causes over time.
Support long-term oral health
A stable jaw foundation supports healthy surrounding teeth, gum tissue, and overall bite function for years ahead.
Expert bone grafting across East Devon
Tom Mann holds a Master's degree in Dental Implantology and has extensive experience in bone augmentation procedures across both our Honiton and Sidmouth practices. We use digital scanning and advanced imaging to plan each grafting procedure with precision, ensuring the best possible foundation for your implant treatment. With over 6,000 patients trusting us across East Devon, you'll be in experienced, caring hands throughout your restorative journey.
Meet the Brookvale & Merrifield team
Begin your journey to a restored, confident smile
Your bone graft journey starts with a relaxed, no-obligation consultation where we'll assess your jaw structure and explain exactly what's needed. Most patients require just one grafting appointment followed by a healing period before implant placement.