Bone and sinus treatment

Serving patients throughout Guildford, Farnham, Aldershot, Godalming, Woking, Shalford and Cranleigh

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it shrinks from lack of stimulation and can change the shape of your mouth. Loss of bone can also be caused by gum disease, tooth development defects, trauma, and by previous dental procedures where efforts were not made to restore natural bone.

Before dental implant treatment can begin your dentist will first need to check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully. If there is insufficient bone you may need to have pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts.

At your initial consultation our implant dentist, Dr Raman Bhardwaj, will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

Pre-treatment

Bone expansion

Your dentist may recommend a bone expansion if your jawbone is too narrow for a dental implant to be fitted. This involves making a small hole into your jawbone where your implant will eventually sit and using bone graft material to widen and strengthen the bone. The bone will be left to heal before a dental implant can be successfully installed.

Bone graft

Bone grafting is a treatment that is used to strengthen the area of bone your dental implant will be inserted into. This involves taking bone from elsewhere in the mouth and placing it in the area to be strengthened. After a number of months, this will fuse together, creating a stronger base for your implant.

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Sinus lift

If there is not enough space to fit a dental implant in your upper jaw, Dr Raman may recommend a sinus lift. This involves moving the sinus membrane upwards to create space in your bone for your new tooth. Once the membrane has been moved, a bone graft will fill the space that has been created to make a suitable space for your dental implant.

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Once Dr Raman is happy your bones and gums are healthy, your dental implant treatment can begin.

Book a consultation with Dr Raman today to find out more about how dental implants could change your life!

Meet the team

Dr Jonathan Tan

Dentist

GDC NO. 75185

Dr Chhavi Sharma

Dentist - with special interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry

GDC NO. 136825

Dr Raman Bhardwaj

Periodontist

GDC NO. 85724

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10th June 2026

staff is friendly and professional - I feel looked after

10th June 2026

The new hygiene treatment was a far better experience for me.

10th June 2026

Derek's attention to detail was highly professional as it always is.

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Michelle Heals

Very friendly staff, and their dentists are all really good with nervous people.

8th June 2026

Caring and professional service.

8th June 2026

The dental surgeon was knowledgeable and experienced. I felt very confident that the work was carried out in. capable way.

4th June 2026

Short waiting time, confident, knowledgeable , friendly and professional personnel/ dentist, nurse, receptionist

30th May 2026

As someone who is very nervous with the dentist I felt in good hands. The staff are amazing. So kind and helpful

29th May 2026

Derek knew I was terrified. He was really kind and gentle and patient, explaining everything as he went along. I couldn't have asked for more, to be honest.

24th May 2026

The whole process if defined by a confident professionalism with clear explanations and patients needs taken fully into account.

21st May 2026

Very professional and competent staff. I have complete trust in both my Dentist and my hygienist.

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Kayleigh Leanne

I visited Guildford Dental Centre because I was experiencing tooth pain, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Dr Jan was incredibly welcoming, professional, and reassuring throughout both the check-up and the treatment I needed. The reception team were also warm, friendly, and very helpful from the moment I arrived. I’ve already recommended Guildford Dental Centre to friends and family locally, and I’ll definitely continue using them for future check-ups. Thank you again for such excellent care

12th May 2026

The dental practice is very welcoming and efficient. My dentist is Dr Kavitha Sivasubramaniam - she is brilliant and always goes the extra mile to make the experience a good one.

10th May 2026

Have been a highly satisfied patient at the Clinic for many years and continue to be so.

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Pamela Hills

Jan was very sympathetic with my concerns. Very thorough checkup and X-rays. I am sure she will continue her care when I come back for the treatment. Highly recommend

29th April 2026

Very easy the whole 1.5hours of treatment

25th April 2026

Both the dentist and hygienist were highly invested in my dental welfare to ensure that I maintain my dental integrity. I couldn’t be more satisfied with their commitment, skill and determination to ensure compliance with their high standards.

24th April 2026

Supportive and sympathetic to me as a nervous patient.

24th April 2026

I came as an emergency appointment. I called at 8:30 and was seen at 10. I received excellent advice and left feeling much less anxious about my tooth.

23rd April 2026

The Hygienist whose name I think is Rachel was, as always, really excellent.I have great faith in Derek the Dentist and feel confident in his treatmentThank you, I have never liked coming to the dentist because of previous unpleasant experiences but feel I have found the right Dental practice for me now.

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