Bone Grafts

Bone Grafts

Over time, your jawbone can lose volume for a variety of different reasons. These include

  • Gum disease 
  • Extracted teeth 
  • Pathological cysts 
  • Trauma 

The bone grafting procedure is designed to re-volumise the lost bone. Bone grafts also stimulate the formation of new bone cells in your jaw. 

There are essentially 3 methods of sourcing for bone graft material:

  1. We can take bone from another site in your mouth (a host site) and use it where it is needed 
  2. We can use bone from a non-human source 
  3. We can use synthetic bone 

It is most common to use synthetic bone.

You may require a bone graft if: 

  • You have lost significant bone height and width and you intend to have a dental implant placed 
  • You have significant periodontal or gum disease 
  • You have had an injury or trauma

Procedure

Phase 1: Consultation

It begins with a thorough consultation where we ascertain whether or not you will need a graft. This involves 

  • an examination of your condition
  • a clinical examination of the site of the intended bone graft
  • a panoramic X-Ray 
  • cone beam computed tomography 


For whatever reason the graft is needed (be it prior to placing a dental implant or to treat severe gum disease) it is always done under local anaesthesia and the entire procedure is painless. The procedure can also be done under intravenous sedation or general anaesthesia.

Phase 2: Surgery

The graft material is placed in its desired location. It is manipulated to fit the area and around it (depending on what the graft is being used for). Grafts can be held in place using a mesh or pins. 

In certain cases, we will use a resorbable membrane to cover the graft and affected area. The membrane ensures that nothing interrupts the formation of new bone around the graft site. 


The entire area is then closed and sealed up to allow for optimal healing.

Advantages of a Bone Graft

It will allow the placement of dental implants in areas where bone levels are low

It is a good way to treat advanced gingival or periodontal disease

It can be used as part of an overall treatment plan for facial trauma cases

It is a relatively straightforward procedure which can be done quickly with little downtime

Why Choose Ashford?

Our Experience

Our Technology

Availability of wide range of grafting materials

Infection control and sterilization emphasis

Cost Information

If you are a Singaporean or a permanent resident or you have an immediate family member who is, then you may use Medisave to cover a portion of cost of Bone grafts. However, in certain cases, there may be restrictions to what can be claimed. Please get in touch with us for further pricing details

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