What Is Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure performed to support areas of the jawbone with insufficient bone volume.
When bone loss occurs due to tooth loss, advanced gum disease, or prolonged tooth loss, it may be necessary to increase bone support before implant treatment.
Before treatment, a detailed evaluation is performed using panoramic X-rays and, when necessary, 3D dental computed tomography (CBCT), followed by the preparation of a personalized treatment plan.
Who Is It Suitable For?
Bone grafting may be considered for patients who;
- do not have sufficient bone volume for implant treatment,
- have experienced bone loss due to prolonged tooth loss,
- have reduced bone support following tooth extraction,
- have bone loss associated with advanced gum disease.
Suitability for treatment is determined after a clinical examination and radiological evaluation.
Treatment Process
1. Digital Evaluation
- The jawbone is evaluated in detail using panoramic X-rays and, when necessary, 3D CBCT imaging.
2. Treatment Planning
- The extent of bone loss is determined, and the most suitable bone grafting method for the patient is planned.
3. Bone Grafting Procedure
- The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. The bone graft material is placed in the relevant area with the aim of creating suitable bone support for implant treatment.
4. Healing Process
- The healing process of the bone graft is monitored through regular check-ups. Implant treatment may be planned once sufficient bone support has developed.
Who Carries Out Your Treatment?
At Papatya Dental Clinic, this treatment is carried out by specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery and periodontology:
- Ozan Ergen, Specialist in Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery: Hacettepe University, specialist training at Dicle University, 16 years of experience, member of ITI (International Team for Implantology)
- Ali Bulut, Specialist Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgeon: Ankara University, specialist training at Süleyman Demirel University, 10 years of experience, member of ITI
- Assoc. Prof. Gülen Kamak, Specialist in Periodontology and Implantology: Selçuk University, doctoral and specialist training at Atatürk University, 20 years of experience, member of ITI and the European Federation of Periodontology
- Elif Teke, Specialist Periodontist: Ankara University, specialty training at Süleyman Demirel University, 13 years of experience, member of ITI
Planning, laboratory and implant systems
- 3D CT (CBCT) scan to measure bone height and width before surgery
- Grafting and the later implant surgery are carried out by the same surgical team
- A wide choice of implant systems, including Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Neodent, Osstem, MegaGen and Dentium for the implant stage
- You receive an implant card for every implant placed. The warranty period depends on the implant system used.
Which treatment suits you is decided after a clinical examination and a CT scan.