Bone grafting

Serving patients throughout Gaywood, Kings Lynn, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire

Why are bone grafts necessary?

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it shrinks from lack of stimulation and can change the shape of your mouth. Loss of bone can also be caused by gum disease, tooth development defects, trauma, and by previous dental procedures where efforts were not made to restore natural bone.

Before dental implant treatment can begin your dentist will first need to check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully. If there is insufficient bone you may need to have pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts.

At your initial consultation our implant dentist, Brais Vila Brana , will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

Bone expansion

Your dentist may recommend a bone expansion if your jawbone is too narrow for a dental implant to be fitted. This involves making a small hole into your jawbone where your implant will eventually sit and using bone graft material to widen and strengthen the bone. The bone will be left to heal before a dental implant can be successfully installed.

Bone graft

Bone grafting is a treatment that is used to strengthen the area of bone your dental implant will be inserted into. This involves taking bone from elsewhere in the mouth and placing it in the area to be strengthened. After a number of months, this will fuse together, creating a stronger base for your implant.

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Once Brais is happy your bones and gums are healthy, your dental implant treatment can begin.

Book a consultation with Brais today to find out more about how dental implants could change your life!

Dentist

Brais Vila Brana

Brais qualified in Santiago De Compostela, North West of Spain, in 2009. He achieved a PG Cert in Implantology in Cambridge, completed a course in cosmetic dentistry in Italy and more recently Invisalign. Brais’ joined the team here in 2018. Brais' working days are Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Andy Groom

Wow what a feeling Sarah and kerry good at their jobs and the results are second to none got to experience this for yourself

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Ronald Bumstead

Always Professional and Friendly. Their timings are within a few minutes of the appointment.<br>Cannot recommend them enough.

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Geoff Gray

Good work from Sarah and impressive new cleaning equipment (Air system) and confident assistance from Keira. Dentistry certainly has improved since the dark days of my youth via the dreaded school dentist.

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Robin Pooley

I liked the new procedure used by the hygienist. It was a more comfortable experience, which was carefully described and executed.

3rd July 2026

I am a difficult patient who has trouble getting properly numb before a procedure. The problem I stated having in an earlier question was that the first injection wasn’t enough. Dr. Mo has built a rapport with me and knows my discomfort cues well at this point he was able to catch it before I even complained and offered more anaesthetic. The fear I have about going to the dentist is being eased more and more with every visit I make to this practice. I hate going to the dentist, it frightens me to the point I’d call it a phobia. The team here is fixing years of psychological damage they didn’t cause.

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Amie Nicol

I’m a very anxious patient and I was put completely at ease, no painful moments which is always a bonus

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Pauline Pullum

Friendly professional service

2nd July 2026

All of the staff were incredibly friendly, the dentist was very professional and helpful, he explained what he was doing every step of the way, making sure I felt comfortable and understood what was happening

1st July 2026

My dentist is brilliant, caring, thorough, explains everything. He restored my faith in dentists. I trust him and no longer afraid to go to the dentist

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ashley styles

Attended a hygienist appointment with the wonderful Sarah and Gail, they explained to me about the new machine they are using and the amazing results it would give. WOW just WOW!! the easiest, no fuss, no pain or sensitivity cleaning I've ever had and.... who needs a teeth whitening service after this? IT IS THAT GOOD! I had neglected visiting for 2 years and my teeth were extremely caked up with plaque. Now they're almost like new again! Bravo!!! I recommend this a million percent! I was shaking when I left because I couldn't believe how amazing this is.

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Dylan Green

Had a hygiene appointment from Sarah & Gail and was brilliant didn’t hurt at all no need to stress such an easy process and great results. They are both very welcoming and funny. Give them a pay rise !!

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carlton mason

Just had a great experience from my hygienist Sarah and her assistant, im going to say borderline fun

25th June 2026

Treatment by staff.

22nd June 2026

Reliable, professional, friendly

20th June 2026

All was explained perfectly. My welfare was paramount, always checking that I was OK. Some gum/teethg discomfort after the appointment but I expected that and it soon passed. Most certainly I will be happy to go back.

14th June 2026

Very professional hygienist and her apprentice

14th June 2026

I have been registered with the Practice for 4 years and have always been cared for by Tracey. I am most disappointed to learn that she will be leaving in August. I would like to thank her for all the care and patience she has given to me since I came to the practice. Tracey is a kind, understanding and very talented dentist, who listens carefully to her patients before beginning any treatment. She is highly skilled and always conducts herself most professionally. Thank you Tracey.

11th June 2026

Great dentist, friendly reception and nice waiting area

11th June 2026

Brais ( sorry about the spelling!) knows I do not like going to the dentist from experience when I was young. I am also disabled and have just had a hip replacement. He and all the staff are so kind and put you at ease. Their professionalism is extremely high as is their standard of care. Having been in the medical profession for over 40 years I can’t but praise their patient care.

10th June 2026

The hygienist is absolutely amazing and is very caring. The receptionists are friendly and helpful.

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