Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift

Why bone volume matters before an implant

An implant is only as stable as the bone that surrounds it. Once a tooth is removed, the jawbone in that spot no longer receives chewing stimulation and begins to shrink — the change is fastest in the first year and continues gradually afterward. Long-term denture wear, gum disease, and infections around failing teeth speed the process up further. Grafting restores the height and width the implant needs so it can be positioned at the correct depth and angle with solid bone on every side. Placing an implant into inadequate bone is a common reason implants run into trouble early, which is why we never skip this assessment.

How we plan your graft at Paradise Dental

Every grafting case at our Sheikh Zayed Road clinic begins with a 3D CBCT scan, which lets our DHA-licensed implant specialists measure remaining bone in three dimensions and map the exact position of your sinus floor and nerves before anything is decided. For sinus lifts and delicate augmentation work we use piezosurgery — an ultrasonic technique that prepares bone with precision while being gentle on the surrounding soft tissue, including the thin sinus membrane. If you are anxious, or if your graft is being combined with extractions or implant placement in one longer appointment, IV sedation with a licensed anesthetist is available.

Which procedure fits your situation?

Smaller defects can frequently be grafted at the same appointment as implant placement, which shortens your overall treatment by months. Your CBCT scan determines which route is realistic for you.

Recovery and aftercare in Dubai

Expect swelling to peak around day two or three; cold compresses, prescribed medication, and soft, cool foods manage it well. Most desk-based professionals in Dubai return to work within a day or two — we can schedule early-morning or weekend slots so you lose minimal office time. Two Dubai-specific notes: stay well hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activity in the heat during the first week, and if you have had a sinus lift, avoid blowing your nose, sneeze with your mouth open, and check with us before flying or diving in the early healing period. Smoking is the single biggest controllable risk to graft success, so this is the moment to pause it.

Cost, insurance, and payment plans

Your final fee depends on the size of the defect, the graft material chosen, whether the graft is placed alongside an extraction or implant, and whether a sinus lift is done through the crestal or lateral window approach. Current ranges for all implant-related procedures are published on our pricing page. UAE insurance policies vary widely on implant-related surgery, so bring your policy details to your free first consultation — we direct-bill Daman, AXA, Cigna, Bupa Global, Allianz Care, Oman Insurance, Neuron, Nextcare, and Mednet, and can spread the cost interest-free through Tabby, Tamara, or Postpay. All surgical work is backed by our 12-month guarantee.

Do you definitely need a graft?

Not always. Depending on your scan, options such as shorter or narrower implants, strategically angled placement, or full-arch solutions that use the densest available bone may let you avoid grafting entirely. We review every alternative with you before recommending surgery — start by exploring dental implant treatment or booking your complimentary consultation for a CBCT-based answer specific to your jaw.