Bone grafting for implants in Houston

Bone grafting in Houston adds bone to the jaw so a dental implant has enough support. At Bayou City Implant Center, your 3D CT scan shows if you need a graft and how much. Not everyone does, and results vary.

When a graft may be needed

  • A tooth has been missing for a long time
  • Your scan shows thin or short bone
  • A tooth is being pulled and the socket needs support
  • Your upper back teeth are close to the sinus
  • Gum disease caused bone loss
  • An old infection damaged the bone
  • You wore a denture for years and the ridge shrank

How a bone graft works

  1. 1Scan and planYour 3D CT scan shows bone height and width, and the plan lists the graft type and fee.
  2. 2Numbing or sedationThe area is numbed, and sedation is an option.
  3. 3Graft placedGraft material is placed in the socket, the ridge or under the sinus floor.
  4. 4HealingThe graft heals for about 3 to 6 months, sometimes longer, before the implant.
  5. 5RecheckA new scan or x-ray checks the bone before the implant goes in.

Bone graft costs in Houston

Socket graft after extraction$250–$1,200 (typical)

Done when a tooth comes out.

Ridge augmentation$1,000–$3,000 (typical)

Builds up a thin or short ridge.

Sinus lift$1,500–$4,000 (typical)

Adds bone under the sinus for upper back implants.

Our starting feeSocket graft from $450

Ridge and sinus grafts are priced after your scan. Our starting fees are good through Dec 31, 2026 and may be higher based on your treatment.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • Graft type: socket, ridge or sinus.
  • Amount of bone needed.
  • Graft material used.
  • Whether a membrane is needed.
  • Sedation, if chosen.

See the full cost guide →

Good to know in Houston

Smoking and vaping slow graft healing, so many Houston patients use the healing months as a reason to quit. Plan a few calm days, and skip straws and hard workouts early on.

Bone grafting is a surgical dental procedure regulated by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. The dentist explains risks and gets your written consent first.

Questions about bone grafting and sinus lifts

How much does a bone graft cost in Houston?

A socket graft is usually about $250 to $1,200. Ridge grafts and sinus lifts cost more. Ours starts at $450 for a socket graft.

Does everyone need a graft?

No. Your 3D CT scan shows whether you have enough bone.

Does a bone graft hurt?

The area is numbed. Swelling and soreness for a few days are common.

How long before I can get the implant?

Often 3 to 6 months, but it depends on the graft and how you heal.

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