PREMIUM DENTAL CARE

Dental Bone Graft

Restore Lost Jawbone for Implant Success

Expert bone grafting to restore lost jawbone using proven biomaterials and advanced techniques. Create a strong foundation for dental implants and preserve your facial structure.

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Dr. Murray Pratt

Principal Dentist & Clinical Director

Raised in Ashtead, Dr. Pratt graduated from Newcastle Dental School and spent years training at prestigious institutions including the Eastman Dental Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital. With over a decade of experience in private dentistry, he brings exceptional expertise and a genuine passion for creating beautiful smiles.

Since 2014, Dr. Pratt has dedicated his practice to providing exceptional care in restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and facial aesthetics. His confidence and enthusiasm inspire trust in patients seeking superior dental care.

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What Is Dental Bone Grafting?

Dental bone grafting is a surgical procedure that rebuilds and strengthens your jawbone by adding bone material to areas where bone has been lost due to gum disease, tooth extraction, or injury. This procedure creates a solid foundation for dental implants and helps preserve your facial structure.

Using advanced biomaterials like Bio-Oss and guided bone regeneration techniques, we can regrow bone tissue that integrates naturally with your existing jawbone. The process is minimally invasive and performed under local anesthetic, ensuring your comfort throughout treatment.

At Forever Dental and Skin in Ashtead, Dr. Murray Pratt and Dr. Mary Talbot provide personalised bone grafting treatments using cutting-edge technology and proven biomaterials, helping you achieve successful dental implant outcomes and long-term oral health.

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Why Choose Dental Bone Grafting?

Advanced techniques to rebuild your jawbone and enable implant success

Enables Dental Implants

Creates the strong, solid foundation needed for successful dental implant placement, even when bone has been lost.

Preserves Facial Structure

Prevents the sunken facial appearance caused by jawbone deterioration. Maintains your natural face shape and youthful appearance.

Minimally Invasive

Performed under local anaesthetic using advanced biomaterials with 30+ years of proven success. Most patients report minimal discomfort.

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FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are dental bone grafts painful?

No, performed under local anaesthetic. Most patients report minimal to no pain afterward, with slight tenderness for 1-2 days manageable with over-the-counter pain relief.

How long does a bone graft take to heal?

Typical healing time is 3-6 months for full integration. Initial gum healing occurs within 1-2 weeks. Complex cases may require up to 1 year.

Do I need a bone graft before dental implants?

Depends on your jawbone volume and density. A CT scan determines if you have sufficient bone. If 10-40% of bone width is missing, graft and implant can often be placed simultaneously.

What materials are used for bone grafts?

Primarily Bio-Oss (bovine bone mineral) combined with Bio-Gide collagen membranes. 30+ years of proven success. Non-animal synthetic alternatives available on request.

Is everyone suitable for bone grafting?

Most people are good candidates. Smoking, poorly controlled diabetes, and other health conditions can impact healing. Assessment during consultation determines the best approach.

Can extraction and bone graft be done together?

Yes! Socket preservation bone grafts can be placed immediately after tooth extraction, maintaining bone volume for future implant placement.

How will I know if the bone graft is successful?

Monitored at regular follow-up appointments. Gum health assessed after 3 months. Bone regrowth confirmed on X-rays typically after 1 year.

What's the difference between bone grafting techniques?

Several techniques depending on needs: Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), sinus lifts for upper back teeth, ridge expansion for narrow bone, and socket preservation after extraction.

Will I be put to sleep for a bone graft?

Most performed under local anaesthetic with you awake and comfortable. Sedation or general anaesthetic available for complex cases or anxious patients.

Can I exercise after a bone graft?

Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 3-5 days. Most patients can resume normal exercise within 1-2 weeks.