Bone Grafting

What Bone Grafting Does

Teeth keep the bone around them strong. When a tooth is lost, the bone in that spot can shrink over time. Bone grafting is a foundation-building procedure that restores bone loss so there is enough support for an implant. If you read about socket preservation, ridge augmentation or sinus lifts, these are terms for specific approaches to the same goal, and your dentist explains which, if any, applies to you.

Signs You May Need Bone Grafting

You usually will not feel bone loss yourself. It tends to show up when we examine your mouth and review your 3D scans while planning an implant. Reasons it may come up include a tooth missing for a long time, gum disease that affected the bone, or a jaw that looks thinner than an implant needs.

How Bone Grafting Fits Into Your Implant Plan

1. Consultation and scans: we assess your jawbone as part of implant planning.
2. Recommendation: if your bone needs support, we explain why and what to expect.
3. Bone grafting: the area is prepared so it can support an implant.
4. Recovery: you follow detailed post-operative instructions while the area heals.
5. Implant placement: once your dentist is satisfied with the foundation, implant treatment continues.

Because recovery varies from patient to patient, we do not promise a set timeline. Your plan will show how grafting affects the overall length of treatment.

Comfort and Recovery

We want you to feel at ease. Ask about sedation dentistry if you are anxious about oral surgery. After the procedure, you receive detailed post-operative instructions covering how to look after the area as it heals. Recovery varies by patient, so follow-up visits help us make sure you are on track.

Bone Grafting Cost and Insurance in NE Calgary

The cost of a dental bone graft depends on your needs, so we give you a detailed estimate before any work begins. Our pricing follows the ADA Fee Guide. Dental implants themselves start at $1,500, and fees may vary.

• Direct billing to most insurance plans, with claims filed for you.
• 0% financing, in-office financing and third-party financing.
• Flexible payment options and help getting the most from your benefits.

Why Choose Oasis Smile Dental for Bone Grafting in NE Calgary

Our team is gentle, honest and judgment-free, and we plan your bone grafting and implants in one place. The clinic is at 3565 20 Ave NE #110, T1Y, and we are open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day. We welcome patients from across Northeast Calgary, including Pineridge, Rundle, Whitehorn, Temple, Falconridge and Saddle Ridge, and we are accepting new patients.

After Your Graft: Your Next Steps

Once the foundation is ready, you can move to single tooth implants, an implant-supported bridge or full arch restorations. See the main dental implants page for the complete picture.

Frequently Asked Questions