Bone Grafting in Bundoora
If you’ve experienced bone loss in your jaw, bone grafting can help rebuild the area creating a stable foundation for dental implants and restoring both function and confidence in your smile.
Rebuild Jaw Strength for Dental Implants with Bone Grafting at Radiant Smiles Bundoora
Strengthen Your Jaw for Dental Implants with Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is a common pre-implant procedure used to rebuild areas of the jaw that have lost bone over time. At Radiant Smiles Dental Bundoora, we perform dental bone grafts to help patients become eligible for implant treatment by restoring the strength and density needed for lasting implant support.
If you’ve been told you lack sufficient bone for dental implants, bone grafting may be the first step to restoring your smile. Dr Chandni Passi and our caring team will walk you through each stage of the process, providing personalised care in a calm, supportive environment.
We proudly support patients from Bundoora, Reservoir, Thomastown, Mill Park, Greensborough, Watsonia, Macleod, Eltham, Lalor, Rosanna, and surrounding suburbs.
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Is Bone Grafting Right for Me?
You may be a candidate for a dental bone graft if:
- You are planning to get dental implants
- You’ve been told your jawbone is too thin or soft for implants
- You lost teeth some time ago and want to restore your smile
- You’ve had an injury or disease that damaged your jawbone
Each case is assessed individually during your consultation. We’ll explain your options clearly and guide you through the treatment timeline.
Types of Dental Bone Grafts
- Socket Preservation: Placed after tooth removal to preserve bone volume.
- Ridge Augmentation: Rebuilds the shape and size of the jaw where bone has receded.
- Sinus Grafting: For the upper jaw near the molars and premolars, when the sinus floor is too low for implants.
Dr Chandni Passi will recommend the most suitable graft type based on your individual case.
Why Is Bone Grafting Needed?
To place a dental implant, there must be enough healthy jawbone to support the titanium post. However, bone volume can shrink over time due to:
- Tooth extraction or long-term tooth loss
- Gum disease or infection
- Age-related changes in the jaw
- Trauma or injury
A bone graft helps rebuild these areas, using either natural or synthetic grafting material. Over time, the new material integrates with your existing bone, creating a stronger foundation for implants.
What Happens During a Dental Bone Graft?
1. Consultation and Planning
We begin with a detailed examination, digital imaging, and discussion of your goals. This helps us determine the type of graft required and whether additional steps are needed before implant placement.
2. Grafting Procedure
The grafting material is carefully placed in the area where bone is deficient. This may be done immediately after a tooth extraction or as a separate procedure. Local anaesthetic is used to ensure your comfort.
3. Healing and Bone Integration
During the recovery phase, the graft material gradually bonds with your existing jawbone in a process known as osseointegration. This stage typically takes several months. Once the area has healed sufficiently, we can move forward with placing your dental implant.
What to Expect After the Procedure
Following a sinus graft, it is common to experience:
- Some patients may notice minor swelling or tenderness around the cheek or gum following the procedure.
- A sense of pressure or fullness near the sinus
- Minor bleeding from the nose or mouth
You will be given instructions on how to care for the area during healing. This may include avoiding blowing your nose, sneezing forcefully, or strenuous activity for a period of time.
Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing and determine when implant placement can proceed.
Bone Grafting to Rebuild Jaw Support for Dental Implants
Bone grafting rebuilds lost jawbone to support dental implants, improving stability and long-term success. Book a consultation to speak with our dentist.
Bone Graft Aftercare and Recovery
Most patients recover well after bone grafting with minimal discomfort. You may notice mild swelling or tenderness for a few days. We’ll provide aftercare instructions and follow-up appointments to monitor your healing.
To support your recovery:
- Avoid smoking or strenuous activity
- Stick to soft foods as advised
- Use any prescribed medication as directed
- Maintain good oral hygiene
Once your graft has healed, we’ll reassess your jaw and plan the next steps toward your implant placement.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, and discomfort is usually minimal. Pain relief will be provided if needed.
Healing typically takes 3 to 6 months depending on the size of the graft and your body’s healing response.
Sometimes, yes. If there is enough bone remaining, implant placement may be combined with grafting. This will be determined during your assessment.
Yes. We use materials that are approved, sterile, and proven to be effective in dental bone regeneration.
