Seoul Lab Dental Clinic provides advanced bone grafting procedures to rebuild bone volume and support dental implants, bridges, or maintain jaw structure after tooth loss. Serving both local and international patients in northern Seoul, our clinicians employ careful planning, high-quality graft materials, and patient-centered care for stable, long-lasting results.

What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that places graft material into areas of insufficient jawbone. The graft acts as a scaffold to stimulate new bone growth (osseointegration), enabling stronger support for implants, restoring facial contours, and preserving jaw integrity after tooth loss or bone resorption.

When Do You Need a Bone Graft?

Bone grafting is often necessary when:

• Bone volume or density is insufficient for implants
• Significant bone loss has occurred after tooth extraction
• Long-term tooth loss has led to ridge resorption
• You want to place implants in posterior areas or sinuses (sinus lift)
• You seek to preserve alveolar bone for future restorations

Types & Materials of Bone Grafts Offered

• Autograft (Your Own Bone): Harvested from your body (e.g. chin, ramus) — high compatibility
• Allograft (Donor Bone): Processed human donor bone, widely used and safe
• Xenograft (Animal Bone): Commonly bovine-derived scaffold
• Alloplast (Synthetic Bone Substitute): Biocompatible artificial materials (e.g. calcium phosphate, bioactive glass)
• Composite / Mixed Grafts: Combo of materials for optimal strength and remodeling

Also specialized techniques:

• Socket Preservation: Grafting immediately after tooth extraction to prevent bone loss
• Ridge Augmentation: Rebuilding vertical or horizontal bone deficits
• Sinus Lift / Augmentation: Creating room under the sinus for implant placement
• Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR): Use of membranes to guide bone growth

Bone Grafting Procedure (Step-by-Step)

1. Consultation & Imaging
   3D CBCT scans and photographs to evaluate bone quantity, ridge shape, and proximity to vital structures.
2. Treatment Planning
   Choose appropriate graft type, surgical approach, timing (simultaneous with implant or staged), and discuss risks/benefits.
3. Anesthesia & Access
   Local anesthesia (or sedation if needed) to ensure comfort, make incision, and gain access to graft site.
4. Preparation of Recipient Site
   Decortication, cleaning, and shaping of bone bed for optimal graft integration.
5. Graft Placement & Stabilization
   Place graft material, sometimes with fixation (screws, membranes), and cover with barrier membranes if needed.
6. Suturing & Protection
   Soft tissue closure, protection with collagen membranes, and post-op dressings.
7. Healing & Integration
   Over months, the graft gradually remodels and integrates with native bone.
8. Implant Placement or Restoration
   After sufficient healing (typically 4–9 months), implants or prosthetics may be placed.

Why Choose Seoul Lab Dental Clinic for Bone Grafting?

• High-Resolution Imaging & Precision Planning: CBCT and digital planning for safe, accurate graft placement
• Biocompatible Materials: Use of premium grafts and membranes for reliable outcomes
• Minimized Discomfort: Gentle surgical technique, anesthesia, postoperative care
• Comprehensive Care: Seamless integration of grafting, implant placement, restorations
• Support for International Patients: Clear explanations, scheduling help, follow-up support in English

Aftercare & Maintenance

• Follow a soft diet during initial healing (weeks)
• Maintain excellent oral hygiene while protecting the graft site
• Avoid vigorous rinsing, smoking, or pressure on the surgical area
• Attend follow-up visits for monitoring and suture removal
• Once graft is matured, proceed to implant placement or prosthetic phase

Once properly healed and integrated, grafted bone can support implants or restorations reliably for many years.

Bone Grafting vs. Alternatives

• Bone Grafting + Implant: Ideal for long-term strength, independence, and preserving bone
• Short Implants / Angled Implants / Zygomatic Implants: Alternative techniques for challenging anatomy
• Bridges / Removables: May avoid grafting but sacrifice some structural benefits

Your clinician will recommend the most conservative yet effective plan for your situation.