Augmentace zubů: Co to je, kdy se používá a co o tom víte?

When you lose a tooth, you don’t just lose the tooth—you lose the augmentace zubů, proces obnovy kostní tkáně v čelisti, která je potřebná pro stabilní umístění implantátu. Also known as kostní transplantace, it’s not a luxury—it’s often the only way to get a lasting implant after bone loss. Many people think if a tooth is gone, they’re stuck with dentures or bridges. But that’s not true. If your jawbone got thinner over time—maybe because of long-term tooth loss, gum disease, or trauma—augmentace zubů can rebuild it so you can still get implants that feel and work like real teeth.

This isn’t just about looks. Without enough bone, implants won’t hold. They’ll wobble, fail, or can’t be placed at all. That’s why dentists check your bone density before even talking about implants. If your bone is too thin, they’ll recommend augmentace zubů first. It’s usually done using your own bone (from your hip, chin, or jaw), donor bone, or synthetic material. The procedure is predictable, safe, and done under local anesthesia. You’ll feel some swelling and discomfort for a few days, but most people get back to normal within a week. Healing takes 3–6 months, but during that time, your body grows new bone around the graft, creating a solid base for the future implant.

Augmentace zubů isn’t just for people who lost teeth years ago. Even if you’re planning an extraction, your dentist might suggest doing a bone graft right away to preserve the shape of your jaw. This is called preventivní augmentace, postup, který chrání kost před ztrátou hned po vytržení zubu. It saves you from needing a bigger, more expensive procedure later. And if you’ve already had bone loss, don’t give up. Modern techniques like sinus lift (zvýšení sinu) or ridge expansion (rozšíření čelisti) can fix even severe cases. These are part of maxilofaciální chirurgie, obor, který se zabývá opravami čelistí a obličeje pro funkční i estetické účely—and they’re more common than you think.

What you’ll find in the articles below are real-life stories and clear explanations: how bone loss happens, what the recovery is really like, why some people need grafts and others don’t, and how to know if you’re a candidate. You’ll also learn about the risks, the costs, and what to ask your dentist before saying yes. No fluff. No marketing. Just what works—and what doesn’t.