A procedure performed when there is insufficient natural jaw bone before dental implantation.
Bone grafting is a procedure performed when there is insufficient natural jaw bone before dental implantation. The goal of the procedure is to create suitable conditions for safe and long-term implant osseointegration.
Odontologist
Oral Surgeon, Implantologist
"Bone grafting is not performed for all patients. In each case, we evaluate the bone quantity, density, and the patient's general health condition. Sometimes minimal augmentation is enough, and sometimes more complex solutions are needed."
Bone grafting (augmentation) is a surgical procedure during which lost jaw bone volume is restored. It is often needed for patients who:
After losing a tooth, the bone in that place gradually shrinks because it does not receive a natural chewing load. If there is not enough bone, the implant cannot be safely screwed in.
When a tooth has been missing for a long time, the bone thins and its height and width decrease.
Advanced gum diseases can destroy the bone tissue around the teeth.
Bone defects can remain after accidents or complex surgical procedures.
Only certified materials widely used in dentistry are selected for bone grafting.
Taken from the patient themselves (usually from the lower jaw). It is characterized by very good biological compatibility and is often used in more complex cases.
A biocompatible material created in a laboratory that acts as a foundation for the formation of natural bone.
Specially processed and sterilized bone material widely used in implantology due to its good stability properties.
Biocompatible films used to protect the grafted bone and create suitable healing conditions.
The bone healing process usually takes 4–9 months, depending on the individual situation. In some cases, implantation can be performed at the same time as bone grafting.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Slight discomfort is possible after the operation, which is controlled with medication.
The price depends on the size of the bone defect and the selected materials. Preliminary price – from 300 €. The exact amount is determined during the consultation.
Clinic Head | Odontologist, Orthopedic Odontologist
Oral surgery, implantology, prosthetics, aesthetic dentistry
More than 26 years of clinical experience
License No. OPL-02391
Dental clinic in Vilnius, operating since 1999. We specialize in implantology, bone reconstruction, and complex prosthetic cases.