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London Square Dental Centre

Bone Grafting in NE Calgary

Rebuild your jawbone foundation for successful dental implants.

Overview

When tooth loss or periodontal disease has diminished your jawbone, bone grafting can restore the volume and density needed for dental implants or to maintain your facial structure. At London Square Dental in NE Calgary, we use advanced grafting techniques and high quality materials to give you a strong foundation for future restorative treatment.

Socket Preservation

After a tooth is extracted, the surrounding bone begins to resorb naturally. Socket preservation involves placing bone graft material into the empty socket immediately after extraction to maintain bone volume and prevent the collapse of surrounding tissues. This proactive approach makes future implant placement simpler and more predictable.

Ridge Augmentation

When significant bone loss has already occurred, ridge augmentation rebuilds the width and height of the alveolar ridge, the bony area that once held your teeth. This procedure involves placing bone graft material along the ridge and covering it with a protective membrane. Over several months, your body generates new bone that integrates with the graft, creating a solid base for implants.

Sinus Lift

For implants in the upper back jaw, the sinus cavity may be too close to the jawbone to allow safe implant placement. A sinus lift gently raises the sinus floor and places bone graft material beneath it, increasing the available bone height for a successful implant.

Signs You May Need Bone Grafting

  • A missing tooth that has left the jawbone thin or weak
  • Advanced gum disease that has caused bone loss
  • Wanting a dental implant but told your jawbone lacks sufficient density
  • A previous tooth extraction some time ago with visible bone loss
  • Preparing for All-on-4 or a full arch restoration

Why Choose London Square Dental for This

  • Advanced grafting techniques and high quality materials
  • Experience with socket preservation, ridge augmentation, and sinus lifts
  • 20 plus years of experience with implant preparation in NE Calgary
  • Direct insurance billing and 0% financing available
  • Open 7 days a week with late evening appointments

What to Expect at Your Visit

Your dentist will assess your jawbone using imaging to determine the right grafting approach for your case. The procedure itself is performed with local anesthesia or sedation for comfort, placing graft material where needed. Over the following months, your body regenerates new bone around the graft, creating a solid foundation before implant placement moves forward.

Related Treatments

Bone grafting is most often a preparatory step before Dental Implants or All-on-4 Implants, ensuring there is enough bone to support the new teeth. If bone loss followed a recent extraction, this may connect back to your original Wisdom Tooth Extraction treatment.

Cost of Bone Grafting in Calgary

The cost of bone grafting depends on the type and extent of grafting needed, whether that is socket preservation, ridge augmentation, or a sinus lift. We follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide, direct bill most insurance providers, and offer 0% financing. Contact us for a personalized quote after your assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bone grafting painful?
The procedure is performed with local anesthesia or sedation, so you should not feel pain during treatment. Some mild swelling and discomfort for a few days afterward is normal and manageable with medication.
How long does bone grafting take to heal?
Healing typically takes a few months for the graft to fully integrate with your natural bone before implant placement can proceed, though initial recovery from the procedure itself is usually just a few days.
Will I need bone grafting before an implant?
Not always. Bone grafting is only needed if your jawbone lacks sufficient density or volume to support an implant, which is determined during your consultation using imaging.
What materials are used for bone grafting?
Grafting materials can come from your own body, a donor source, or synthetic options, depending on your case. Your dentist will recommend the best material based on your specific needs.
Can bone grafting be done at the same time as a tooth extraction?
Yes, socket preservation is a form of bone grafting performed immediately after extraction to prevent bone loss before it starts, making future implant placement easier.

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Ready to build a strong foundation for your future implant. Book online or call (403) 291-4945 for bone grafting in NE Calgary.