Oral surgery & implants

Professional Bone Graft Surgery in Istanbul

Rebuild jawbone volume with advanced bone grafting techniques. 1cc premium graft material — autogenous, xenograft, or alloplastic options. Essential preparation for successful dental implant placement. VeaHealth coordinates your complete bone regeneration journey.

Premium graft materials (Bio-Oss, Cerabone)
3D CBCT scan & planning
PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) included
3–6 month healing protocol

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Istanbul, from: £280
Procedure type: Surgical
vs UK Cost: 70%
Months Healing: 4–6

Before your appointment

Comprehensive dental examination, 3D CBCT scan, medical history review

Afterwards

Regular monitoring every 2-4 weeks during healing

Page last updated septembre 6, 2026. Prices and protocols are reviewed by the partner clinic; your own plan is written for your case.

Essential Foundation

Why Bone Grafting Is Critical for Implant Success #

Bone grafting rebuilds lost jawbone volume, creating the stable foundation needed for long-term implant success. Without adequate bone, implants cannot integrate properly.

Restores Bone Volume

After tooth loss, jawbone resorbs at 25% per year. Bone grafts halt this process and rebuild lost volume, creating the height and width needed for stable implant placement and long-term osseointegration.

Prevents Implant Failure

Insufficient bone is the leading cause of implant failure. Grafting ensures adequate bone density and volume around the implant fixture, dramatically improving success rates from 60% to 95%+ in compromised sites.

Maintains Facial Structure

Bone loss causes facial collapse and premature aging. Grafting preserves jawbone architecture, maintaining proper facial proportions and preventing the sunken appearance associated with long-term tooth loss.

Multiple Graft Options

Autogenous (your own bone), xenograft (bovine), allograft (human donor), or alloplastic (synthetic) — VeaHealth surgeons select the optimal material based on your specific defect size, location, and healing capacity.

Predictable Healing

Modern grafting techniques achieve 85–95% graft incorporation rates. With proper surgical technique, membrane protection, and healing time (4–6 months), grafted bone becomes indistinguishable from natural bone on CBCT scans.

Enables Complex Cases

Grafting unlocks treatment options for patients previously deemed “not candidates” for implants. Sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, and socket preservation turn hopeless cases into successful full arch restorations.

Graft Materials

Bone Graft Material Options #

Bone Graft Material Options
Material Type	Source	Incorporation Rate	Healing Time	Best For
Autogenous	Your own bone	95–100%	3–4 months	Small to medium defects
Xenograft (Bio-Oss)	Bovine (cow)	85–90%	4–6 months	Sinus lifts, large defects
Allograft	Human donor	80–85%	4–6 months	Ridge augmentation
Alloplastic	Synthetic (calcium phosphate)	75–80%	5–7 months	Budget option, ethical preference

Autogenous

Source

Your own bone

Incorporation Rate

95–100%

Healing Time

3–4 months

Best For

Small to medium defects
Xenograft (Bio-Oss)

Source

Bovine (cow)

Incorporation Rate

85–90%

Healing Time

4–6 months

Best For

Sinus lifts, large defects
Allograft

Source

Human donor

Incorporation Rate

80–85%

Healing Time

4–6 months

Best For

Ridge augmentation
Alloplastic

Source

Synthetic (calcium phosphate)

Incorporation Rate

75–80%

Healing Time

5–7 months

Best For

Budget option, ethical preference

Treatment Journey

Your Bone Graft Procedure #

From consultation to healed graft — the complete process typically requires one visit for surgery followed by 4–6 months of healing before implant placement.

01
Pre-Arrival

3D Assessment

Before you travel, VeaHealth coordinates a comprehensive 3D CBCT scan to measure bone volume precisely. Your surgeon calculates the exact amount of graft material needed and confirms the surgical approach.
- Medical history & video consultation
- 3D CBCT scan analysis
- Bone defect measurement (height/width)
- Graft material selection confirmed
- Treatment plan & quote finalized
02
Day 1 — Istanbul

Bone Graft Surgery

Under local anesthesia or IV sedation, the graft material is placed at the defect site. A collagen membrane is used to protect the graft. PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) from your own blood is applied to accelerate healing.
- Local anesthesia or IV sedation
- Gum tissue elevation
- 1cc bone graft material placed
- Collagen membrane coverage
- PRF application & suturing
03
Day 2–7 — Istanbul

Initial Recovery

You remain in Istanbul for 5–7 days for daily wound checks. Swelling peaks at 48 hours. Your surgeon monitors healing and removes sutures before you return home.
- Daily wound inspection
- Pain management with medication
- Soft diet protocol
- Suture removal (day 7–10)
- Post-op instructions reviewed
04
Month 1–6

Bone Integration

The graft material slowly integrates with your natural bone over 4–6 months. You maintain the site with gentle oral hygiene. VeaHealth monitors your healing remotely via photos and video check-ins.
- Graft material ossifies gradually
- Gentle brushing around site
- No smoking or alcohol
- Remote monitoring every 2 weeks
- No travel required during healing
05
Month 6+ — Ready for Implant

Verification & Implant Placement

After 4–6 months, a new CBCT scan confirms graft incorporation. Once healed, you’re ready for implant placement — the original reason for grafting. Your implant can now succeed in the rebuilt bone.
- Follow-up CBCT scan
- Graft integration verified
- Bone volume measured
- Implant placement scheduled
- Final treatment phase begins

Transparent Pricing

What You’ll Pay — Guaranteed #

VeaHealth locks in your price before travel. All costs include 3D scan, surgery, premium graft material, PRF, membrane, and follow-up monitoring.

UK / US

£900+

per 1cc graft

VeaHealth Istanbul Votre prix

£280

all-inclusive

Europe

€550+

per 1cc graft

Environ 0 de moins que le chiffre le plus élevé ci-dessus, pour les mêmes implants et les mêmes matériaux.

Les chiffres sont indicatifs et correspondent aux tarifs de cliniques comparables à la rédaction de cette page. Votre prix est fixé par écrit après examen de vos photos et radiographies — il n’est pas estimé depuis cette page.

Post-Treatment

Recovery & Healing #

Bone graft recovery is gradual and predictable. Most patients return to normal activities within 7–10 days, with full graft integration achieved in 4–6 months.

Immediate Post-Op

Swelling peaks at 48 hours
Bruising may appear (normal)
Soft/liquid diet only
Pain managed with medication
Daily wound checks in Istanbul

Early Healing

Swelling resolves completely
Sutures dissolve or removed
Gradual return to soft solids
Gentle brushing around site
Remote VeaHealth monitoring

Graft Integration

Bone formation progressing
Normal diet resumed
Graft stabilizing
No smoking or alcohol
Monthly photo updates to clinic

Full Incorporation

Graft fully integrated
CBCT scan confirms healing
Bone volume restored
Ready for implant placement
85–95% graft success rate

Clinical Evidence

What the Studies Show #

85–95%

Graft incorporation success rate with modern techniques and materials — confirming that bone grafting is a predictable procedure when proper surgical protocols are followed.

Systematic review · Bone grafting outcomes

25%

Annual bone loss rate after tooth extraction without grafting — underscoring why immediate socket preservation is critical for maintaining future implant options.

Journal of Periodontology · Alveolar ridge resorption

95%+

Implant success rate in grafted sites that have fully healed — matching or exceeding success rates in native bone when adequate healing time (4–6 months) is allowed.

Clinical Oral Implants Research · Grafted site outcomes

Patient Questions

Frequently Asked Questions #

Is bone grafting painful?

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation — no pain during surgery. Post-op discomfort (soreness, swelling) peaks at 48 hours and is managed with prescribed pain medication. Most patients describe it as less painful than a tooth extraction.

How long does bone graft healing take?

Full graft incorporation takes 4–6 months depending on the material and defect size. Autogenous grafts heal fastest (3–4 months), while xenografts typically need 5–6 months. A follow-up CBCT scan confirms healing before implant placement.

Can the graft and implant be done at the same time?

In some cases, yes — if the defect is small (< 2mm) and the implant achieves good primary stability. However, larger defects require staged treatment: graft first, wait 4–6 months for healing, then place the implant. VeaHealth's surgeons assess this during pre-treatment planning.

What if my body rejects the graft?

True graft rejection is extremely rare (< 2%) with modern materials. Most "failures" are due to infection, smoking, or inadequate blood supply — not immune rejection. Bio-Oss and other xenografts are processed to remove all antigenic proteins, making rejection nearly impossible.

How many trips to Istanbul are required?

One visit for the bone graft surgery (5–7 days), then you return home to heal for 4–6 months. After healing is confirmed via CBCT scan, a second visit is needed for implant placement. The entire timeline from graft to final crown is typically 10–12 months.

Is the warranty valid internationally?

Yes. VeaHealth’s graft warranty covers surgical complications and graft failure within 6 months of placement. Full documentation is provided. If a warranty issue arises after you return home, VeaHealth coordinates resolution remotely or via a local affiliated clinic.

What graft material will be used?

VeaHealth uses premium materials like Bio-Oss (xenograft) or Cerabone depending on your specific case. The material is confirmed in your treatment plan. Autogenous grafts (your own bone) are also available if preferred, harvested from the chin or ramus area.

Can smokers receive bone grafts?

Smokers can receive grafts, but tobacco significantly reduces success rates by impairing healing and blood flow. VeaHealth strongly recommends stopping smoking at least 4 weeks before and 6 months after surgery. Compliance with smoking cessation measurably improves graft incorporation.

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Bone Graft

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The material

Source

Autogenous

Your own bone

Xenograft (Bio-Oss)

Bovine (cow)

Allograft

Human donor

Alloplastic

Synthetic (calcium phosphate)
The technique

Initial Recovery

You remain in Istanbul for 5–7 days for daily wound checks. Swelling peaks at 48 hours. Your surgeon monitors healing and removes sutures before you return home.
- Daily wound inspection
- Pain management with medication
- Soft diet protocol
- Suture removal (day 7–10)
What it costs

£280 · VeaHealth Istanbul

Around 69% less than the highest figure quoted for the same work, which was £900+. Your own price is fixed in writing after a dentist has seen your photographs.
The evidence

85–95%

Graft incorporation success rate with modern techniques and materials — confirming that bone grafting is a predictable procedure when proper surgical protocols are followed.

Systematic review · Bone grafting outcomes
Afterwards

Immediate Post-Op
- Swelling peaks at 48 hours
- Bruising may appear (normal)
- Soft/liquid diet only
- Pain managed with medication

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Professional Bone Graft Surgery in Istanbul

Before your appointment

Afterwards

Restores Bone Volume

Prevents Implant Failure

Maintains Facial Structure

Multiple Graft Options

Predictable Healing

Enables Complex Cases

3D Assessment

Bone Graft Surgery

Initial Recovery

Bone Integration

Verification & Implant Placement

Immediate Post-Op

Early Healing

Graft Integration

Full Incorporation

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