Bone Grafts & Sinus Lifts
Dental Bone Grafts — Building the Foundation for Lasting Implants
Been told you don't have enough bone for dental implants? Bone grafting may be exactly what changes that. Our board-certified oral surgeons perform sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, socket preservation, and PRF/PRP procedures.
About the Service
Four Procedures. One Goal: A Strong Foundation for Your Implants.
Socket preservation places bone graft material into an extraction socket to maintain volume while it heals. A sinus lift elevates the sinus membrane in the upper jaw to create more vertical bone for implants. Ridge augmentation rebuilds width and height where significant bone loss has occurred.
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), derived from your own blood, are used where your surgeon feels it is appropriate, to support healing.
Grafting is often the first step before dental implants or All-on-X. It can also follow a tooth extraction.
You can see this service at our partner offices. You may also want to read about wisdom tooth removal.
Candidacy
Am I a Candidate?
Whether you are a candidate depends on your health, your goals and your imaging. The list below shows common situations where patients ask about this care. A board-certified Tänder surgeon reviews your case at a free consultation and gives you an honest answer, with no obligation to move forward.
- Socket preservation: often considered when a tooth is extracted and an implant is planned for later
- Sinus lift: when upper back teeth have been missing long enough for the sinus floor to descend
- Ridge augmentation: significant reduction in jaw ridge width or height from tooth loss, trauma, or infection
- PRF/PRP: may be combined with any of the above where appropriate
Been Told You Don’t Qualify?
You're not alone — and that conversation isn't always final. Bone loss is one of the most common reasons for implant refusal, and bone grafting is specifically designed to address it. A CBCT scan at your consultation shows your bone volume in detail and gives you an honest, specific assessment.
Why Tänder
Why Choose Tänder?
Tänder's board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons come to a dental office near you, so you can stay with the dental team you know. Here are three reasons patients choose us, from the surgeons' training to where your procedure happens and how your own dentist stays involved.
PRF/PRP Where Appropriate
Made from your own blood and used where your surgeon feels it is appropriate. Ask whether it is right for you.
A Seamless Path to Implants
We perform both the grafting procedures and the implants that follow — one surgical team, one coordinated plan.
Board-Certified Surgeons
Sinus lifts and ridge augmentation require the surgical skill of a hospital-trained OMS surgeon.
Cost & Financing
Bone Graft Cost
Socket preservation*: Typically $300–$800 per site.
Sinus lift*: Typically $2,000–$5,000 depending on the extent of augmentation needed.
Ridge augmentation*: Typically $2,000–$8,000 depending on the extent of bone loss and graft volume.
*Ranges are estimates, not quotes. Your price depends on the severity of your case, your bone structure and whether bone grafting or a sinus lift is needed, how many teeth or implants are involved, and your sedation choice. Your surgeon confirms exact pricing after reviewing your imaging. Pricing last updated 2026-10-09.
We work with leading financing partners, including CareCredit and Sunbit, to help make treatment accessible — ask about current plans and monthly payment examples at your free consultation. Most dental insurance plans offer partial coverage for medically necessary procedures; our team can help you understand your specific benefits.
Recovery
What to Expect
Immediately After
Some swelling and discomfort, managed with prescribed medication. Soft diet recommended.
Weeks 2–4
Initial healing of the graft site, with a follow-up to confirm progress.
Months 3–6
The graft consolidates and integrates, after which implant placement can typically proceed.
Long-Term
A rebuilt bone foundation that supports successful, lasting implant placement.
Care Close to Home
Expert Oral Surgery — At a Dental Office Near You
Board-certified surgeons, an in-house lab, and a care team that coordinates with your dentist — at a partner practice near you.
FAQ
Dental Bone Grafts — Frequently Asked Questions
Typically three to six months, depending on the type and extent of grafting needed.
Performed under anesthesia with manageable post-operative discomfort, similar to an extraction.
Some plans provide partial coverage when deemed medically necessary, particularly for socket preservation. Sinus lifts and ridge augmentation are less frequently covered.
At partner dental practices, usually as the first stage of implant treatment planned with your own dentist. Our locations page lists current practices and expansion states.
Ready to Build the Foundation for Your Implants?
A consultation with imaging will give you an honest, specific answer about what's possible for your case. Your free consultation takes place at a partner dental office near you, with a board-certified oral surgeon. Bring your questions and any recent dental X-rays, or call (623) 352-3201 to get started.