Does a bone graft occur immediately after removing a tooth

If you are wondering whether bone grafting in Islamabad occurs immediately after tooth removal in Islamabad, Dr. Sundas Rashid at Dental Clinic Islamabad explains exactly when bone grafting happens and why timing matters for your implant success. To know more about it keep reading this blog. 

Ideal candidate for bone graft: 

A bone graft adds bone material to your jaw where it is missing or deteriorated. The graft material stimulates your natural bone to grow and fill the area. You need this when:

• Your jawbone is too thin for implant placement
• Tooth extraction leaves a large empty socket
• Gum disease destroyed the supporting bone
• You have been missing teeth for a long time
• The previous tooth infection damaged the bone

Type of bone grafts: 

Types:	Socket preservation graft:	Ridge augmentation:	Sinus lift:
Application:	Placed immediately after extraction to preserve bone volume.	Rebuilds bone’s width and height after significant loss.	Adds bone to the upper jaw when the sinuses are too close.
Timing:	Same appointment as extraction.	Can be immediate or delayed.	Separate procedure before implant.
Healing:	3-4 months.	4-6 months.	4-6 months.

 

When should you get a bone graft?

You are planning a future implant: The empty socket needs preservation for implant placement later.

Large extraction site: Big molars or teeth with multiple roots create large voids needing support.

Thin socket walls: When the surrounding bone is fragile and might collapse without support.

Infection-free extraction: Clean extractions without active infection are ideal for immediate grafting.

Good overall health: Healthy patients heal better with immediate grafting procedures.

Benefits of immediate bone graft: 

Prevents Bone Loss: Your jawbone starts shrinking within days of tooth loss. Immediate grafting stops this.

Single Recovery Period: One healing time instead of two separate recoveries saves you time and discomfort.

Better Implant Success: Preserved bone provides an ideal foundation for future implant placement.

Cost-Effective: Combining procedures costs less than two separate appointments with separate fees.

Faster Overall Timeline: You are already 3-4 months into bone healing while deciding about implant options.

Bone Graft Process at Dental Clinic Islamabad: 

Step 1: Tooth Extraction

Dr. Sundas Rashid carefully removes your damaged tooth, preserving as much bone as possible.

Step 2: Socket Cleaning

The empty socket is thoroughly cleaned, and any infected tissue is removed.

Step 3: Graft Placement

Bone graft material fills the socket completely, level with the surrounding bone.

Step 4: Membrane Coverage

A protective membrane covers the graft to keep it in place.

Step 5: Suturing

Stitches close the gum tissue over the graft for protection.

Total Time: 30-45 minutes additional to extraction

Price of Bone Graft in Islamabad: 

The price of bone graft in Islamabad ranges from PKR 60,000 per arch & varies from person to person.

Here are the factors affecting the cost of bone graft in Islamabad: 

• The type of bone graft material used (autograft, allograft, or synthetic) 
• The amount of graft used. 
• The severity of bone loss 
• The complexity of the procedure.

Why choose Dr Sundas Rashid at Dental Clinic Islamabad for a bone graft? 

Here is why you should choose Dr Sundas Rashid for bone graft Islamabad:

• You get a comprehensive evaluation to determine if an immediate bone graft is right for your situation
• Your treatment uses advanced bone graft materials, including synthetic bone and natural bone substitutes
• You receive a detailed explanation of why a bone graft is needed and what happens without it
• Your procedure combines extraction and grafting in a single appointment when medically appropriate
• You see 3D imaging showing bone development progress before implant placement
• Your implant placement is planned once the graft has fully integrated with the natural bone

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