Dental bone grafting is a common procedure before implants. It rebuilds lost jawbone so a dental implant can be placed securely.

But what happens when a bone graft fails?

Many patients panic when swelling, pain, infection, or graft exposure occurs. A common question is:

Can a failed bone graft be redone?
And if it failed, can I sue my dentist?

Let’s break this down clearly and professionally.

Bone Graft Infection: Signs, Treatment & When to Panic

Dental bone grafting has a high success rate (around 90–95%), but infection remains one of the main complications patients fear.

Many patients panic when they feel increasing pain, swelling, or notice that their teeth seem to get worse day by day after surgery.

The key question is:
Is this normal healing — or a real infection?

What Is a Bone Graft Infection?

Dental bone grafting is a predictable procedure with a 90–95% success rate worldwide. However, studies consistently show a 5–10% failure rate — even when performed correctly.

One critical reason?
Not all patients are medically qualified for bone graft surgery.

Proper screening before surgery significantly reduces complications, implant failure, and legal disputes.

Bone grafting rebuilds jawbone volume before placing dental implants. It may involve:

• Autograft (patient’s own bone)

Worldwide Bone Graft Failure Rate: Data Analysis, Liability & Legal Reality

Bone grafting is widely used in implant dentistry to rebuild jawbone volume before placing implants. Globally, it is considered a predictable procedure — yet failures still occur.

This article reviews worldwide data, analyzes responsibility (dentist vs. patient health factors), and explains how a legal lawyer would examine a potential malpractice case.

Global Bone Graft Success & Failure Rates

When a Dental Bone Graft Fails: What Really Happens and Who Is Responsible?

Bone grafting is a critical step before placing dental implants. When done correctly, it creates a strong foundation for long-term implant success. But when planning, materials, or execution fail — the consequences can be serious.

This article explains what happens when a dentist practice fails in bone grafting, the difficult realities patients must confront, and whether damages can be claimed if unprofessional practice or substandard materials are proven.