Patience is key to ensuring successful dental implants after a bone graft. The healing timeline varies depending on your unique situation and the type of bone graft performed.
Dental Bone Graft Timeline
- Typical Waiting Periods — For minor bone grafts, we typically wait 3–4 months before placing dental implants. This allows the grafted material to integrate with natural bone and create a solid foundation. More extensive procedures like sinus lifts may require 6–9 months of healing before implant placement.
- Factors Affecting Healing — Several factors influence your unique healing schedule, including your overall health, whether you smoke, the location of the graft, and the type of grafting material used. Dr. Vazquez will evaluate these factors during your consultation to create a customized treatment plan.
- Monitoring Your Progress — We'll carefully track your healing through follow-up appointments and, when necessary, 3-D imaging with our advanced CBCT technology to ensure optimal bone density before proceeding.
While waiting for bone graft healing may feel like a long process, this critical healing period establishes the solid foundation your implant needs for long-term success. Rushing this process risks implant failure and further complications.
For more information about bone grafting and dental implants in Riverside, CA, contact our office at (951) 683-0333 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Vazquez. Our friendly team serves patients from Riverside, Jurupa Valley, Corona, and Colton.