This page is for Sheffield patients who have been told they may need a bone graft before dental implants, or who suspect bone loss is complicating their options. It explains how Deepcar Dental Care plans and delivers bone graft cases locally — including CBCT imaging and complex-case collaboration — so most patients do not need onward referral to Leeds or Manchester.
Many patients who come to Deepcar Dental Care for implant assessments have been told elsewhere that bone loss rules out treatment — and are often surprised that grafting is more routine than expected.
This content is for general information only. It does not replace a clinical assessment.
A dental bone graft is a procedure that rebuilds jawbone volume so a dental implant can be anchored securely. Bone loss in the jaw commonly follows long-standing tooth loss, gum disease or years of denture wear, and is one of the main reasons grafting is recommended before implants. Where bone volume is insufficient, an implant cannot be held reliably, and a graft creates the foundation it needs. Depending on how much bone is missing, the graft may be a small augmentation placed at the same appointment as the implant, or a larger procedure that heals for several months first. Many patients asking about a bone graft are really asking whether they can avoid one — a fair question, and one that only a proper assessment can answer. If you are not yet sure whether bone loss rules out implants for you, our guide to implant eligibility with bone loss explains how that assessment works. For the full procedural detail, see our dental bone graft treatment page.
Bone graft cases at Deepcar Dental Care are planned using an on-site CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) scan before any surgery is booked. CBCT gives a three-dimensional view of jawbone height, width and density, and maps the planned implant site against structures such as the inferior alveolar nerve and maxillary sinus. International consensus bodies — including the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology — recommend CBCT for implant planning where bone volume is limited. Keeping the scan, the consultation and the surgical planning in one clinical pathway shortens the route to treatment and keeps decision-making consistent. CBCT at Deepcar is currently £150; a full breakdown is on our fees page.
Bone graft cases at Deepcar Dental Care are handled in-house wherever clinically appropriate, without onward referral to Leeds, Manchester or a hospital maxillofacial department. The traditional Sheffield pathway for complex bone loss has been onward referral to a hospital maxillofacial unit — at Deepcar, that step is usually unnecessary. Dr Ibraheem Ijaz has placed and restored more than 200 implants and manages graft planning, surgery and the final restoration as one continuous case. This is part of our wider dental implant service in Sheffield. Where a case sits at the edge of what a single clinician should handle alone — severe resorption, multiple simultaneous grafts, or medically complex patients — it is treated as a duo with specialist Mohammed Anabtawi, keeping care within one clinical team. That means one clinical record, one surgical team, and one point of accountability from the first CBCT scan through to the final crown or bridge. You can see an example of this workflow in our bone graft and implant case study.
Your first step is a £100 consultation (redeemable against treatment) and, where indicated, a CBCT scan to assess bone volume. If a graft is recommended, the type and timing are explained in plain terms — whether that is a small augmentation carried out at the same visit as the implant, or a larger graft that needs to heal before implants are placed. NHS guidance from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust describes a typical healing period of three to six months between a larger bone graft and implant placement. Sheffield patients are reviewed at Deepcar during that healing window rather than travelling elsewhere for follow-up. Smoking significantly reduces the chance of a graft healing well, and NHS guidance strongly recommends stopping before and after treatment to support healing.
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Bone grafting at Deepcar Dental Care starts from around £500, with sinus lift procedures from around £1,000 and dental implants from around £2,400. Exact figures depend on the extent of grafting required and are confirmed after your CBCT assessment. NHS dental implants and associated grafting are not routinely available in England for most adults, so Sheffield patients seeking implant-related bone grafts typically access treatment privately through a Sheffield-based practice such as Deepcar Dental Care on Manchester Road. You can read the current price list on our fees page and, if helpful, spread the cost through Tabeo finance — up to 18 months interest-free or up to 60 months at 10.9% APR representative. Full finance detail is on our implant finance page.
It depends on how much bone is missing. Small augmentations are frequently placed at the same appointment as the implant, while larger grafts usually need three to six months of healing first. At Deepcar Dental Care, your CBCT scan at the consultation determines which pathway applies to your case.
In most cases, no. Dr Ibraheem Ijaz handles complex grafting at Deepcar Dental Care, and the most challenging cases are treated in-house as a duo with specialist Mohammed Anabtawi rather than being referred out to Leeds, Manchester or a hospital department.
Healing time depends on graft size. NHS guidance from Guy’s and St Thomas’ describes a typical window of three to six months between a larger bone graft and implant placement. Smaller augmentations may need less time. Your Deepcar clinician confirms the timeline after reviewing your CBCT scan.
Discomfort after a dental bone graft is typically comparable to a tooth extraction. NHS trust guidance notes that pain, swelling and bruising can occur but are usually controlled with standard painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen for the first few days after surgery.
Generally no. NHS dental implants and associated bone grafting are only funded in specific medical circumstances, such as oral cancer reconstruction or severe congenital conditions. Sheffield patients seeking implant-related grafts typically access treatment through private practices such as Deepcar Dental Care.
If you have worked through the questions on this page, you likely have a clearer picture of whether bone loss is actually in the way of dental implants in your case, or whether it is less of an obstacle than you feared. The next step is a conversation with a clinician who can assess your specific situation — and, where a CBCT scan is needed, plan the grafting and implant work as one continuous case rather than a string of referrals.
A consultation at Deepcar Dental Care gives you a clear assessment, a CBCT scan and a written treatment plan with Sheffield-specific pricing, all before any treatment commitment. The practice is a CQC-registered dental provider (CQC 1-20307533335) at 334 Manchester Rd, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2RH.