Bone Grafting in Kogarah
Bone Grafting for Stronger, Healthier Smiles
At Elevate Oral & Jaw Surgery, we offer advanced bone grafting procedures to restore lost bone and create a stable foundation for dental implants or other treatments. Whether due to tooth loss, trauma, or infection, our team provides expert care to help rebuild and preserve your jawbone.
ADVANCED BONE GRAFTING AT EOJS
Rebuilding Bone with Precision and Care
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure used to rebuild or augment bone in areas where it has been lost. This is often necessary when bone has resorbed over time, due to missing teeth, trauma, or long-standing dental issues. Restoring bone volume is crucial when preparing for dental implants or for improving the fit and support of dentures.
Why Bone Grafting?
When teeth are lost, the surrounding jawbone begins to shrink or resorb. Over time, this loss of bone can limit your options for tooth replacement. Bone grafting restores volume and density to areas of the jaw that are deficient, making it possible to:
- Place dental implants with improved stability and long-term success
- Maintain the contours of the jaw and face
- Enhance denture fit and comfort
- Prevent further bone loss
When is Bone Grafting Needed?
Bone grafting is commonly recommended in the following situations:
- Sinus augmentation: A highly predictable grafting technique used in the upper jaw to enable implant placement.
Socket preservation: Grafting material is placed in an extraction site to prevent future bone loss and preserve the site for future implant placement. - Ridge augmentation: For patients who have significant bone loss and require rebuilding of the jawbone to support implants or prosthetics.
- Traumatic injuries or long-term edentulism: Where natural bone volume has diminished substantially.
Complexity and Prognosis
Dr Parthasarathi’s Background in Grafting Solutions
Dr Krishnan, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Elevate Oral and Jaw Surgery, has a special interest in bone grafting. He has conducted research in bone regeneration at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Biomedical Engineering Unit and regularly lectures on this topic for the Australian Dental Association (ADA).
GRAFT MATERIALS
What Are the Options?
Bone grafts can come from various sources, and patients are encouraged to discuss preferences or restrictions (e.g., religious or ethical concerns regarding animal-derived products) with their surgeon. Common types include:
Autograft
Bone harvested from your own body (e.g., chin, jaw, or hip)
Xenograft
Bone derived from animals, typically cow (bovine) or pig (porcine)
Synthetic
Laboratory-made materials designed to mimic bone structure and function
Post-Operative Care
Following a bone graft, meticulous oral hygiene is essential. Patients must:
- Keep the area clean and avoid disturbing the graft site
- Avoid pressure or trauma to the area (e.g., chewing on the grafted side, using ill-fitting dentures
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor healing)
We work closely with patients to determine the best approach for grafting, with the goal of achieving optimal long-term outcomes. If you’re considering implants or have experienced bone loss, speak with our team about how grafting can help restore your oral health and function.
Cost and Insurance Coverage
The cost of bone grafting can vary significantly depending on the type of graft, complexity of the procedure, and whether it is performed in a hospital or in-clinic setting. Some grafting procedures—particularly those performed in a theatre facility under hospital admission—may be partially or fully covered by private health insurance, especially if you hold hospital cover.
Coverage can have a substantial impact on the final out-of-pocket cost, and we strongly recommend that patients:
- Discuss their treatment plan with Dr Krishnan Parthasarathi, who can advise on the most appropriate surgical setting
- Contact their health fund directly to clarify what benefits and rebates may apply under their current level of cover
Our team is happy to assist with item numbers and documentation required for health fund enquiries.
