Bone grafting rebuilds the foundation implants need. Many patients told “no” elsewhere are candidates after a graft — or don't need one at all.
Being told you "don't have enough bone" is not the end of the road. Modern full-arch techniques like All-on-4 are designed to use the bone you still have — and when more is genuinely needed, bone grafting rebuilds it. Dr. Tan Khuu evaluates every case on a CBCT 3D scan, so you get a real answer, not a guess.
[DRAFT — Dr. Khuu to review.] When teeth are lost, the jawbone that held them shrinks over time — it's the main reason long-time denture wearers see their fit change year after year. That same shrinkage is why some offices say "not enough bone."
A graft adds bone material where it's needed — a socket preservation graft after an extraction, a ridge augmentation, or a sinus lift for the upper jaw. Over a few months it integrates with your own bone, creating a solid foundation for implants. [DRAFT — confirm which graft types Dr. Khuu performs.]
All-on-4's angled implants were developed specifically to avoid grafting in many full-arch cases. The only way to know is a 3D scan — which is part of the free consultation.
No — get a second opinion with a CBCT scan. Between angled All-on-4 placement and grafting, many patients told “no” elsewhere can be treated.
Grafting is typically done under local anesthetic (sedation available) and most patients describe soreness for a few days, managed with over-the-counter medication. [DRAFT — confirm]
Usually three to six months before implants can be placed in the grafted site, depending on the graft. Some smaller grafts are placed at the same time as the implant. [DRAFT — confirm]
A free consultation with a 3D scan gets you a real answer and an honest, all-in quote — no pressure.