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.
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. Dr. Khuu performs the full range in-house — socket preservation after an extraction, ridge augmentation to rebuild a narrowed ridge, and sinus lifts for the upper jaw — and uses PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) drawn from your own blood to support healing. Over a few months the graft integrates with your own bone, creating a solid foundation for implants.
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 your 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.
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.
Your $100 consultation with a 3D scan gets you a real answer and an honest, all-in quote — and the $100 goes toward your treatment.