Dental implants are one of the best ways to replace missing teeth — but they rely on strong, healthy bone for long-term success. If you’ve lost bone due to gum disease, injury, or tooth loss over time, bone grafting can rebuild the foundation you need. In the upper back jaw, sinus grafting may also be required to create space and support for implants.
The team at Inspira Advanced Dentistry, led by Dr. Stephanie Loller, a dentist with over 20 years of experience, offers bone and sinus grafting to help patients qualify for implants and achieve strong, lasting results.
What Is Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting is a procedure that replaces missing bone in the jaw with new graft material to promote regrowth and healing. This creates a solid base for placing dental implants where bone has deteriorated or thinned.
Types of bone grafts include:
- Socket preservation: Performed immediately after a tooth extraction to prevent bone loss
- Ridge augmentation: Rebuilds bone along the jaw ridge where it’s become too thin or low
- Block grafts: Larger grafts used for significant bone loss
- Guided bone regeneration: Uses a membrane to protect the graft as it heals
The goal is to regenerate healthy bone so you can move forward confidently with implant placement or other restorative treatments.
What Is Sinus Grafting?
Sinus grafting, also called a sinus lift, is used to build bone height in the upper back jaw — an area that often has limited bone due to the location of the sinus cavity.
During the procedure:
- The sinus membrane is gently lifted.
- Grafting material is placed beneath the lifted area.
- Over time, new bone grows to support future implants.
Sinus grafting is often essential for replacing molars or premolars with implants in the upper jaw.
When Are Bone or Sinus Grafts Needed?
You may need grafting before or in combination with dental implant placement if you:
- Have been missing teeth for several months or years
- Experienced trauma or infection that damaged the jawbone
- Have naturally low bone density
- Need implants in the upper back jaw near the sinus
- Were told you’re not a candidate for implants due to bone loss
Your dentist will use 3D cone beam imaging to assess bone volume and determine if grafting is necessary.
What to Expect During the Procedure
Grafting is typically performed under local anesthesia with optional sedation:
- A small incision is made in the gum to access the bone
- Graft material is placed in the appropriate area
- The site is closed and allowed to heal over several months
As the graft integrates, your body creates new bone. Most patients experience only mild swelling and discomfort, which can be managed with medication and home care instructions.
Why Choose Inspira Advanced Dentistry for Bone & Sinus Grafting in Campbell, CA?
At Inspira Advanced Dentistry, our team combines decades of clinical expertise and advanced training to provide safe, precise grafting procedures. With detailed 3D imaging and modern techniques, we can minimize discomfort and maximize success.
Our team works hard to create the ideal conditions for lasting restorations in a comfortable, supportive setting. We lay the groundwork for a healthier, stronger smile that is built to last.
Strengthen Your Foundation for a Lifetime of Smiles
Bone and sinus grafting make dental implants possible for many patients who otherwise wouldn’t qualify. To learn whether you’re a candidate, call Inspira Advanced Dentistry at (408) 298-0777 and book an appointment at our Campbell, CA, office.
