Building a stronger foundation before an implant.
Toothport Dental Centre performs bone grafting to build up the jawbone in patients who do not yet have enough bone to support a dental implant. Nitrous oxide is available for anxious patients, and most insurance and CDCP are accepted.
- Builds up jawbone ahead of a dental implant
- Often needed after a tooth has been missing for some time
- A healing period comes before implant placement
- Nitrous oxide available for anxious patients
- CDCP and most insurance accepted
What is bone grafting and why is it needed?
Bone grafting adds material to the jawbone in an area that has lost density, often because a tooth has been missing for a while. It creates a stronger foundation for a dental implant.
How do I know if I need a bone graft?
Your dentist assesses the bone in the planned implant area. If there is not enough bone to support an implant, grafting may be recommended first.
What does the bone grafting procedure involve?
The area is numbed with local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide is available for anxious patients. Graft material is placed at the site, and the area is left to heal and integrate with the existing bone before implant placement.
- Assessment to confirm the graft is needed
- Local anesthesia, with nitrous oxide available
- Graft material placed at the site
- Healing period before implant placement
How long does healing take?
Healing time varies by the size of the graft and individual factors, and is typically a few months before the site is ready for an implant.
Is bone grafting painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Mild soreness during the following days is normal and manageable with standard pain relief.
Frequently asked questions about bone grafting
Quick answers before you book.
It adds a healing period before implant placement, typically a few months, but gives the implant a stronger foundation.
Coverage varies by plan, particularly when grafting is part of a larger implant plan. Toothport sends a benefit verification before scheduling.
Yes. Nitrous oxide is available for anxious patients. It is the only sedation option offered at Toothport.
Told you need more bone for an implant?
Book a consultation to see what your case needs.
