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Our dental clinic located directly in Central London serves Bone Grafting for Implants with our team of specialist dentists.
Our dentists serving Bone Grafting for Implants treatments are registered specialist dentists in London, who are all registered with the GDC. Our Bone Grafting for Implants treatments that we provide to City of London and Greater London Area residents are all approved under BDA, GDC and UK standard guidelines.
You can feel welcome and safe choosing London Dental Specialists for your Bone Grafting for Implants in London. You have a full team of dental specialists behind you with a periodontist, orthodontist and endodontist which enables us to take care of your entire smile with any dental procedure necessary for your perfect smile. Don't just take our word for it, watch this video including our real Bone Grafting for Implants patients as a testimony to our expertise:
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Bone grafting is a vital procedure to enhance jawbone density, ensuring a solid foundation for dental implants. At London Dental Specialists, we follow a structured process: beginning with a comprehensive consultation and assessment, we then develop a personalised treatment plan, proceed with the bone grafting procedure, and provide thorough post-treatment care. This meticulous approach aims to optimise the success and longevity of your dental implants.
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Principal Dentist & Specialist in Periodontics
BDS MFDS RCS(Ed) MSc(Rest Dent) MClinDent(Perio) MPerioRCS(Ed)
GDC No: 104071
Specialist in Endodontics
BDS MFDS RCS(Ed) FHEA MClinDent(Ed) MEndoRCS(Ed)
GDC No: 150517
Specialist in Orthodontics
DipDS Athens MS(Ortho) OSU
GDC No: 228487
Considering bone grafting for dental implants? You're not alone. Many patients at London Dental Specialists have questions about this essential procedure that creates a solid foundation for successful implants. Bone grafting becomes necessary when your jawbone lacks sufficient volume to support an implant securely. The process involves adding bone material to strengthen your jaw, ensuring long-term implant stability. While the thought might seem daunting, our specialists perform these procedures under anaesthesia, minimising discomfort. Most patients experience only mild swelling and tenderness afterwards. With proper care, bone grafts can last a lifetime, seamlessly integrating with your natural bone. Below, we've answered the most common questions our patients ask about bone grafting for implants.
Bone grafting for dental implants is a surgical procedure that adds bone material to your jaw when there isn't enough natural bone to support dental implants. The graft creates a solid foundation for the implant by rebuilding the jawbone. At London Dental Specialists, we use bone grafting to ensure implants have the necessary support for long-term success and stability.
Yes, a bone graft is necessary if you don't have sufficient jawbone density to support an implant. Skipping a recommended bone graft significantly increases the risk of implant failure, as the implant won't have a solid foundation. Our specialists at London Dental Specialists carefully assess each patient's jawbone condition to determine if grafting is required before proceeding with implant placement.
With proper care, a dental bone graft can last a lifetime. However, it's important to proceed with the implant placement within 6-12 months after the bone graft has healed. If you wait too long, the grafted bone may begin to resorb. At London Dental Specialists, we create a comprehensive treatment timeline to ensure optimal results and longevity of your bone graft and subsequent implant.
The bone grafting procedure itself is not painful as it's performed under anaesthesia. After the procedure, patients may experience some swelling, bruising, mild discomfort, and occasional bleeding once the anaesthesia wears off. At London Dental Specialists, we provide detailed aftercare instructions and appropriate pain management options to ensure your comfort throughout the recovery process.
There are several types of bone grafts available for dental implants:
Our specialists at London Dental Specialists will recommend the most appropriate type based on your specific needs.
Initial recovery from a bone graft procedure typically takes 1-2 weeks, during which you may experience some discomfort and swelling. However, the complete healing and integration of the bone graft material takes approximately 3-6 months before it's ready for implant placement. The exact timeline varies based on the extent of grafting needed and individual healing factors. At London Dental Specialists, we monitor your healing process closely to determine the optimal time for implant placement.
A simultaneous bone graft with implant placement is a procedure where the implant is placed and bone grafting material is packed around it during the same surgery. This technique is used for minor bone deficiencies. Once the implant is positioned, bone material is carefully packed around it, covered with a healing membrane, and a healing cap is seated onto the implant. The area is then sutured and given time to heal, during which the graft solidifies around the implant and integrates with your natural bone tissue.
While bone grafting is generally safe, potential risks include:
At London Dental Specialists, we take every precaution to minimise these risks and provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care to ensure successful outcomes.
Proper care after a bone graft procedure includes:
Our team provides detailed aftercare instructions tailored to your specific procedure.
| Product | Brands | What it Takes Care of | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial Mouthwash | Corsodyl, Listerine Zero | Infection prevention | Helps prevent infection at the bone graft site during initial healing. |
| Ultra-Soft Toothbrush | Oral-B Sensitive, Colgate Slim Soft | Gentle cleaning | Extra-gentle bristles to avoid disturbing the surgical site. |
| Saltwater Rinse Kit | Boots Pharmaceuticals, Sterimar | Gentle cleansing | For gentle rinsing of the surgical area as recommended by your dentist. |
| Calcium Supplements | Holland & Barrett, Boots | Bone health support | Supports the integration of bone graft material (take only if recommended). |
| Vitamin D Supplements | Vitabiotics, Boots | Calcium absorption | Helps with calcium absorption for better bone healing. |
| Soft Food Preparation Tools | Kenwood, Russell Hobbs | Diet management | Helps prepare appropriate soft foods during initial healing phase. |
| Cold Pack | Boots, Superdrug | Swelling reduction | Helps manage post-operative swelling in the first 48 hours. |
| Sensitivity Relief Toothpaste | Sensodyne, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief | Sensitivity management | Provides relief for post-treatment sensitivity around the surgical area. |
| Interdental Brushes | TePe, Oral-B | Gentle cleaning around implant site | For careful cleaning around the healing area once approved by your dentist. |
| Alcohol-Free Mouthwash | Dentyl pH, Oral-B Pro-Expert | Gentle rinsing | Won't irritate the healing bone graft site. |
| Prescription Antibiotics | As prescribed by dentist | Infection prevention | Take exactly as prescribed to prevent infection at the graft site. |
| Bone Graft Aftercare Kit | Available from your dental practice | Complete care | Specialised products for optimal bone graft healing and success. |
London Dental Specialists provides expert Bone Grafting for Implants services across Central London's premier districts, including Mayfair, Soho, Westminster, and Belgravia. Our Harley Street clinic is ideally situated to serve patients from prestigious areas such as Knightsbridge, Marylebone, and the City of London. With excellent transport links and a central location, we're easily accessible to residents and professionals in Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia, and Clerkenwell.
Our Bone Grafting for Implants services extend throughout London's vibrant inner suburbs, serving patients from well-connected areas within 5-10km of central London. From the artistic quarters of Camden and Hackney to the residential neighbourhoods of Islington and Brixton, we provide expert dental implant care to patients across these diverse communities. Our clinic is easily accessible via public transport from areas such as Fulham, Greenwich, and Hampstead.
We extend our Bone Grafting for Implants expertise to patients throughout Greater London's outer regions, serving communities beyond the 10km radius of central London. From the residential areas of Enfield and Harrow to the suburban communities of Bromley and Croydon, our specialists provide the same exceptional level of care to patients in these outer London locations. With convenient transport links and flexible scheduling, we make advanced Bone Grafting for Implants treatment accessible to residents throughout these broader London areas.
