20+
years of experience
16,000+
Complex cases treated
4.9 ★
Google Stars
Toothsome is a specialist dental practice in Sydney providing carefully planned dental bone grafting for patients with jaw bone loss, missing teeth, tooth extraction needs and dental implant planning.
Dr David Willis provides bone graft assessment, oral surgery and implant-related care with a calm, clear approach. You will be told what is happening, why a bone graft may be needed and what to expect before, during and after treatment.
Dr David Willis is both a Medical Doctor and Dental Surgeon with over 25 years of experience across medicine, dentistry, dental implants and oral surgery.
His practice includes dental bone grafting, tooth extraction, wisdom teeth removal, surgical tooth removal, ridge preservation and implant-related proced
20+
years of surgical experience
Jaw bone loss can affect whether a dental implant is possible, stable or well-positioned. A bone graft assessment helps confirm how much bone is available, whether grafting is needed and what treatment options are suitable.
16,000+
Complex cases treated
The jaw bone can shrink after a tooth is removed, especially when the area is left without replacement for a long time. Bone loss can also happen because of infection, gum disease, trauma or long-term missing teeth.
When there is not enough bone, it can make dental implant treatment more complex. A dental bone graft can help rebuild or preserve bone support so the area is better prepared for future treatment.
A proper assessment helps determine whether you need socket preservation, a small bone graft, staged grafting or implant-related bone grafting.
If your jaw bone has reduced after tooth loss, infection or extraction, a dental bone graft may help rebuild support for future dental implant treatment.
You may need a bone graft assessment if you notice:
You have been told there is not enough jaw bone for a dental implant, or your implant treatment needs grafting first.
You are having a tooth removed and want to protect the bone in that area for a future implant.
You have missing teeth, bone loss, gum disease or an old extraction site where the jaw bone has changed shape.
Every case starts with an assessment. Dr Willis will review your dental history, examine the area and may recommend imaging to check bone volume, tooth position, gum health and nearby structures.
If bone grafting is recommended, you will be told what type of graft is needed, whether it can be done with another procedure and what healing usually involves.
Bone grafting is planned around your comfort. Depending on your case, this may involve local anaesthetic, sedation options or hospital-based general anaesthesia. Dr Willis will explain the most suitable option before treatment begins.
The area is carefully prepared, and bone graft material is placed where support is needed. In some cases, the graft may be protected with a membrane to help support healing. The approach depends on whether the graft is for socket preservation, implant preparation or ridge augmentation.
After bone graft surgery, you will be given clear after-care instructions to support healing. This may include guidance on swelling, bleeding, pain relief, soft foods, oral hygiene and what to avoid while the graft settles.
If something isn’t clear or you’d like more information, contact the clinic and our team will be happy to help. We can answer general questions, explain what different options involve, and clarify what steps may be appropriate based on your situation.
Just tell us what you’re dealing with and where you’re based. If you’re unsure what to book, we’ll guide you to the best first step.
