BONE GRAFTING

What are the Reasons of Bone Loss?

Bone loss can occur due to missing teeth, gum disease, trauma, dental infections, or long-term use of ill-fitting dentures.
We use different techniques to grow bone such as the guided bone regeneration with collagen membranes or with non resorbable membranes such as D-ptfe. We also use all types of bone blocks and also 3D created scaffold made of zirconia for extreme bone resorption.

We are proud to be pioneers in bone regeneration in Lebanon. We give courses and international conferences about these topics.

What Types of Bone Graft Do We Use?

There are several types of bones that we use during this process

Autograft

The bone is harvested from the same person.

Allograft

The bone is harvested from another person, after being processed and sterilized. Allograft bone is taken from cadavers that have donated their bone.

Xenograft

The origin is from a species other than human, such as bovine.

Synthetic variants

An artificial bone made from different origins

When is Bone Grafting Indicated?

The most common use of bone grafting is following dental implants and for esthetic purposes. To place implants correctly, we need to have a certain height and width of bone, otherwise the risk of having implant failures is much greater. This is why it is sometimes mandatory to graft bone before or during the placement of implants. Sinus grafting is also a common indication before placing an implant.

What is a Sinus Grafting?

Sinus Grafting (also known as sinus augmentation or sinus lift) is an oral surgery procedure in which particulate bone is grafted into the sinus. The sinus is an empty cavity located in the upper jaw, in the area of molar and premolar teeth. The objective of this graft is to create enough bone, so the future implants can be placed in an ideal bone volume. The procedure is performed in our clinic under local anesthesia. After maturity of the bone in the sinuses, we can place the implants in an ideal position.

However, if possible, our surgeons can perform the sinus lift and the placement of dental implant both on the same time, to avoid the necessity of two surgeries.

FAQ about bone grafting? We’ve got you covered.

Our clinic has specialized in advanced bone grafting and oral maxillofacial surgeries since 1977, when it was founded by Professor Hani Khoury. Over nearly 50 years, our surgical team has become pioneers in bone regeneration within Lebanon, regularly lecturing at international conferences and teaching specialized post-graduate courses on complex jaw reconstruction.

Yes, absolutely. Khoury Dental Clinic specializes in treating extreme ridge atrophy and cases that were deemed untreatable elsewhere. Dr. Jeff Khoury utilizes state-of-the-art Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) with premium collagen or non-resorbable D-PTFE membranes, custom bone blocks, and cutting-edge 3D-created zirconia scaffolds to predictably rebuild bone structure both vertically and horizontally.

The exact timeline depends entirely on the scale of your reconstruction. While minor socket preservation grafts heal quickly, advanced horizontal/vertical block grafts and extensive sinus lifts generally require a healing phase of 4 to 9 months for the material to completely mature and integrate into solid, healthy bone. A personalized timeline will be calculated during your initial 3D planning session.

We utilize only premium, certified biocompatible materials tailored to your specific clinical needs. Depending on the case, this includes autografts (bone harvested safely from your own jaw), allografts (highly processed, sterile human donor bone), xenografts (biocompatible bovine-derived bone matrices), and advanced synthetic variants.

es, whenever your existing bone volume allows. If there is enough residual jawbone to initially stabilize a titanium or zirconia screw, our surgeons can perform the sinus lift (sinus grafting) and place the implant simultaneously. This combined protocol eliminates the necessity of two separate surgical sessions and drastically accelerates your total treatment window.

The procedure is performed in-house under advanced local anesthesia or conscious sedation, ensuring you experience absolute comfort. To minimize tissue trauma, our team utilizes Piezosurgery ultrasonic devices instead of traditional mechanical drills, which preserves delicate soft tissues and nerves. Mild swelling is normal for 3 to 5 days and is easily managed with standard prescribed medication.

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