Visit 1 · exam
3D CT Bone Assessment
3D CT assesses the height, thickness and density of the jawbone. The clinician combines the scan with the examination to plan where and how much bone augmentation may be needed.
Implant Center · Gangnam · Cheongdam · Bucheon
Bone graft implants
When jawbone height or thickness is insufficient, grafting can rebuild bone to support an implant. The graft and implant may be placed together or in separate stages after assessment. The clinician uses 3D CT and the clinical findings to plan materials and treatment; results vary.
On this page
Start with the bone and the clinical assessment
Before a graft is planned, we confirm
- Bone height, thickness and density across the site.
- Where and how much bone needs to be rebuilt.
- Which graft material suits the defect and the bone quality.
- Whether the graft and the implant can share one surgery.
- Medical history, medications and overall health.
Visit 1 · consultation
One-on-One Specialist Consultation
A specialist experienced in bone grafting reviews your scan with you and customizes the graft material and surgical plan to your bone condition and overall health.
Height and width of the bone ridge
Height
Width
Could your case need bone augmentation?
Find the closest situation. The clinician assesses your examination, 3D CT and overall health; this page cannot diagnose your case.
Inflammation took the bone away
If gum disease has caused bone loss, the scan helps show how much bone remains and where. The clinician combines it with the oral examination and other clinical findings to plan whether grafting is needed.
The ridge shrank after the tooth left
After a tooth has been missing for a long time, the jawbone may have shrunk. The remaining height and thickness are part of the clinical assessment of whether grafting and implant placement can be simultaneous or need separate stages.
Not enough bone for a standard implant
If the ridge is too thin or short to support the planned implant, a graft may be considered. Materials are selected for the defect, and the clinician assesses whether grafting and placement can be simultaneous or need separate stages.
Ridge changes after long-term denture use
If the ridge has changed after long-term denture use, a specialist reviews the scan and clinical findings with you to plan any grafting needed for your bone condition.
This page is not a diagnosis. The method and stages are planned after an oral examination and 3D CT, and may be revised according to clinical findings.
One surgery, or two stages?
Assessment determines whether grafting and implant placement can be done together or need separate stages.
Bone Graft and Implant Placement
The graft is placed to rebuild the bone foundation. Depending on the condition of the site, the implant may be placed in the same procedure or in a later stage after the graft has matured.
Graft with the implant
- What happens
- The graft rebuilds the ridge and the fixture is placed in the same surgery
- Chosen when
- The site allows both to be done at once
- Trips to Korea
- Graft and placement may share a surgery; later restoration and follow-up visits still need planning.
- Before the final tooth
- The implant integrates inside the rebuilt bone
Graft first, implant later
- What happens
- The graft is placed first, and the implant follows in a separate stage
- Chosen when
- The bone needs time to mature first
- Trips to Korea
- Separate stages are planned around clinical healing, with travel discussed after assessment.
- Before the final tooth
- The graft heals first; the implant is placed later and then needs bone integration before the final prosthesis.
One surgery or two?
Bone height, thickness and density on 3D CT are part of the assessment. The clinician also considers the site and overall health when planning simultaneous or staged placement.
Book flights after the plan
Healing speed varies. The initial visit plan follows diagnosis and is reviewed as healing progresses before later travel is arranged.
Material choice follows the defect and bone condition
The clinician selects materials after assessing the defect size and location, bone quality, oral examination and 3D CT. The proposed material is discussed before treatment.
- Autogenous bone
- Allograft
- Xenograft
- Synthetic bone
Can my own extracted tooth be used as graft material?
In suitable cases, an extracted tooth can be processed into graft material. The clinician assesses whether this option suits your case and discusses the proposed material before treatment.
Both paths return to integration, restoration and care
The fixture, abutment and crown have different roles. A graft rebuilds supporting bone, either with implant placement or in an earlier stage according to the treatment plan.
- Fixture
The fixture is held by the bone around it. When the ridge lacks height or thickness, the graft rebuilds that bone before or during placement.
- Abutment
The abutment connects the fixture and the crown through the gum. It goes on once the implant is stable in the rebuilt bone.
- Crown
The crown is connected after the implant integrates with the rebuilt bone, and the result is verified with precise imaging and bite checks.
After integration
Prosthesis Connection and Precision Check
After the implant has integrated with the rebuilt bone, the prosthesis is connected and checked with imaging and a bite review.
Long term
Regular Aftercare
Periodic check-ups and maintenance guidance help care for the grafted bone and implant over the long term.
Stability measurement
An ISQ reading of how firmly the fixture is held by bone.
The clinician considers stability readings together with healing and other clinical findings to plan the prosthesis; a reading alone does not set the date.
Imaging and bite check
The finished result is photographed and the bite is checked.
Imaging and bite checks review the prosthesis after it is connected to the implant.
Recovery, precautions and safety
After the graft
The rebuilt bone is given time
Depending on your condition, the implant is placed with the graft or in a separate stage after the bone matures.
Healing speed varies by patient. The timeline is planned after diagnosis and reviewed during healing rather than guaranteed in advance.
Before the final tooth
The result is checked, not assumed
Once the implant integrates with the rebuilt bone, the prosthesis is connected.
The treatment result is verified with precise imaging and bite checks.
Long term
Ongoing care for the graft and implant
Periodic check-ups and maintenance guidance help the grafted bone and implant stay healthy over the long term.
Reminder notices are sent for your check-up schedule.
What the clinic states about safety
The clinician selects graft materials according to the defect size and location, bone quality and clinical assessment, taking biocompatibility into account. Material selection does not remove treatment risks.
A graft can need more healing than planned, and an implant can fail to integrate. That is why stability is measured before the prosthesis is connected. Individual results vary.
Quality care programme
Up to 5 years. Check-up guidance and a warranty certificate. Conditions apply.
Records from the clinic
Panoramic X-rays recorded at the clinic, dated on the film.
Original paired record
Independent clinic record
Independent clinic record
Records taken at the clinic, published as provided. Results vary by person, and treatment carries risks and possible side effects - see the recovery and precautions section on this page. Published with the patient's written consent for promotional use; dates as recorded.
Who plans the graft, and what they check first
A plan that touches gums, bone and restoration is discussed by the specialists in each field first.
Dr. Son Yeo-jin
Periodontics
Board-certified specialist in Periodontics (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea)
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Dr. Yoon So-jeong
Integrated Dentistry
Board-certified specialist in Integrated Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea)
View full profile : Dr. Yoon So-jeongQuestions patients ask
Why might I need bone grafting with an implant?
An implant needs sufficient healthy bone for support. If bone is too thin or short, the implant may loosen or fail. Grafting aims to rebuild support and may be performed with placement or as an earlier stage after assessment. It does not guarantee long-term success, and individual results vary.
Which graft material will be used for me?
The clinician selects materials after assessing the defect size and location, bone quality, oral examination and 3D CT. Options include autogenous bone, allograft, xenograft and synthetic bone. In suitable cases, material made from your own extracted tooth may be considered. The proposed material is discussed before treatment.
Does bone grafting make the treatment much longer for international patients?
In suitable cases, grafting and placement can share one surgery. If the graft needs to heal first, the implant is placed later. Healing speed varies, and bone integration, the final prosthesis and follow-up visits still need planning. Travel is discussed after clinical assessment; a short stay does not determine the treatment sequence.
What happens after the treatment is finished?
Periodic check-ups and maintenance guidance, with reminder notices for your check-up schedule.
Can my own extracted tooth be used as graft material?
In suitable cases, an extracted tooth can be processed into graft material. The clinician assesses whether this option suits your case and discusses the proposed material before treatment.