Frequently Asked Questions
You might need a dental bone graft if you have experienced bone loss in your jaw due to periodontal disease, trauma, or tooth loss. Bone grafts are often necessary to provide adequate support for dental implants or to improve the stability of teeth affected by bone loss.
This procedure involves transplanting a block of bone, typically harvested from the Ramus of the mandible, where the lower wisdom teeth are, or from the chin, to the deficient area.
Dental bone graft procedures are typically performed under local anesthesia, so you should not feel pain during the procedure. However, you may experience some discomfort and swelling after the surgery, which can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain medications. At the Harley Street Implant Centre we also have the ability to provide sedation services to those who experience anxiety or dental phobia.