WHY IMMEDIATE BONE GRAFTING IS NEEDED

When a tooth is extracted, the surrounding alveolar bone (ridge bone) naturally starts to shrink within months. Without immediate intervention, vertical and horizontal bone loss occurs, making it difficult to place implants later and compromising long-term implant stability.

✅ Natural bone absorption starts immediately after extraction
✅ Bone width reduces by approximately 4mm within 6 months
✅ Delayed implant placement becomes more complex and less predictable
✅ Severe bone loss requires larger grafts, longer treatment, and higher costs

WHAT IS i-GBR?

i-GBR (Immediate Guided Bone Regeneration) is performed at the time of extraction. Bone graft material and collagen membranes are applied immediately after the tooth is removed. This protects the extraction site, promotes bone growth, and preserves the natural ridge shape — creating an ideal foundation for implant placement with predictable, stable results.

✅ Performed right after tooth extraction
✅ Prevents immediate bone collapse
✅ Maximizes the body’s natural healing capacity
✅ Allows for earlier and more stable implant placement

HOW i-GBR WORKS

1️⃣ Tooth Extraction
2️⃣ Bone Graft Placement (bone substitute materials are placed into the socket)
3️⃣ Collagen Membrane Coverage (to protect and guide new bone growth)
4️⃣ Healing & Monitoring (bone regenerates while maintaining ridge volume)
5️⃣ Implant Placement (can often proceed much sooner than with traditional methods)

i-GBR vs Traditional Bone Grafting

Traditional Bone GraftingImmediate Bone Grafting (i-GBR)Surgery Count3 procedures (Extraction → Grafting → Implant)2 procedures (Extraction+Grafting → Implant)AccuracyDifficult due to significant bone lossAccurate placement with preserved bone volumeTotal Treatment Time6–12 months2–6 monthsSwelling & BleedingMore swelling, facial puffiness commonMinimal swelling due to smaller incisionHealing SpeedSlowerFaster recovery using optimal healing phase

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM i-GBR?

✅ Patients requiring immediate extraction
✅ Patients with poor bone quality or insufficient bone volume
✅ Patients who want faster implant placement
✅ International patients with limited treatment time in Korea

WHY CHOOSE YONSEI GOOD DAY DENTAL CLINIC?

✅ Experienced in advanced GBR techniques
✅ Proprietary i-GBR protocol with collagen membrane + PDRN (salmon DNA growth factors)
✅ Minimal surgery, faster recovery, stable long-term results
✅ Comprehensive digital evaluation for accurate planning
✅ Convenient location in Gangnam, Seoul for global patients



📅 Schedule your i-GBR consultation today and preserve your bone health from day one.