Different bone-grafting materials are available, including the patient’s own bone.
- A socket grafting procedure is recommended after extraction to maintain bone height and width for several months.
- Bone grafting may be necessary before implant placement if there is inadequate bone for the procedure, especially if the tooth was removed many years ago.
- A sinus grafting procedure is required if the sinus cavities in the upper jaw are very large or low and extend into the tooth-bearing areas. This is often the case when teeth in the back of the upper jaw have been removed many years before, and the amount of available bone for implant placement is limited.