Bone Grafting in Darmstadt

Dental implants need sufficient bone to be anchored securely.

After a tooth is lost, the jawbone that is no longer under load often begins to change and recede. Infections, periodontitis, injuries or long-standing gaps can also lead to bone loss.

If the available bone is not sufficient for an implant, bone grafting – known as augmentation – may be necessary.

Not every bone graft is the same

Bone defects vary considerably. Sometimes only a small amount of bone is missing right next to the implant. In other situations, the jaw is noticeably too narrow or too low.

The treatment methods differ accordingly.

Which materials are used?

Depending on the situation, your own bone, bone substitute materials or combinations of different materials may be used.

Membranes can also be used to protect the grafted area while it heals.

Which method and which material make sense depends on the defect and the planned implant position.

At the same time as the implant?

Smaller grafts can often be carried out at the same time as the implant placement.

With larger defects, however, it can make sense to build up the bone first and give it time to heal. The implant is then placed in a second step.

Why the future crown is decisive

Our aim is not simply to position an implant wherever bone happens to remain.

We first plan where the future tooth should sit, both functionally and aesthetically. We then assess whether there is enough bone at that position.

That is the guiding principle of modern, prosthetically driven implantology.