A dental bone graft adds or preserves bone where an implant site is too thin or has changed after tooth loss. It may improve implant planning, but it also adds cost, healing time and another potential complication.
Illustrative overseas dental bone-graft range
Reference rates dated 13 September 2026, sourced from Frankfurter central-bank data. Illustrative conversion only; clinic prices, card rates and fees vary.
Why might a graft be recommended?
- bone loss after long-term tooth absence;
- infection or trauma damaged the socket;
- the ridge is too narrow for planned implant position;
- bone preservation is needed during extraction;
- a previous implant failed with bone loss.
Types of graft material
| Source | Description | Ask about |
|---|---|---|
| Autograft | Your own bone | Donor site and added surgery |
| Allograft | Processed human donor material | Regulatory sourcing |
| Xenograft | Processed animal-derived material | Source and personal preferences |
| Synthetic | Manufactured substitute | Evidence for the intended defect |
Simultaneous or staged?
Small grafts may be placed with an implant; larger defects may need healing first. Ask what evidence shows the graft is necessary and how success will be assessed before the next stage.
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Questions before travelling
- Can I see the defect on the scan?
- Which material and membrane will be used?
- Who performs the surgery?
- How long before implant placement or loading?
- Who treats exposure, infection or graft failure?
Home care
Protect the site, follow brushing and mouthwash instructions, avoid smoking and do not disturb particles or sutures. Increasing swelling, fever, pus or wound opening needs prompt review.
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Understand why the graft is needed and how it changes the timetable
Compare the diagnosis, complete cost and aftercare before committing.
General information only. This does not replace an examination or personalised advice from a qualified dental professional.