Bone and sinus treatment

Serving patients throughout Monmouthshire and wales

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 David Guppy, Dr Jim Dufty or Dr Ryan Lello, 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 David, Dr Jim or Dr Ryan 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 David, Dr Jim or Dr Ryan is happy your bones and gums are healthy, your dental implant treatment can begin.

Book a consultation with Dr David, Dr Jim or Dr Ryan today to find out more about how dental implants could change your life!

Meet the team

Dr David Guppy

Specialist in Endodontics and Implant surgeon

GDC NO. 61862

Dr Jim Dufty

Specialist interest in Periodontics

GDC NO. 76008

Dr Ryan Lello

Specialist in Oral Surgery & Implant Surgeon

GDC NO. 114184

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24th April 2026

The professional and knowledge of all staff from reception to Ben Cross.

24th April 2026

Long appointment for temporary crown which could have been traumatic to me but both dentist and assistant put me at my ease and explained steps in procedure as we went along. Previous appointment same day with hygenist who along with her assistant were very caring. Reception staff were very pleasant and helpful

23rd April 2026

Pleasant clean modern premises and facilities. Approachable, professional and skilful personnel.

23rd April 2026

Rapid emergency appointment. Fitted me in quickly. Extremely helpful and friendly receptionist and dental nurse / dentist. The dentist (not my usual dentist) took care to assess my specific situation, explain the required treatment and then fixed the issue very efficiently, whilst being very considerate of my comfort / any pain I may experience.

23rd April 2026

Everyone at the Mayhill centre have provided me with excellent care following an accident causing a broken front tooth. I was an extremely nervous patient when I arrived a few months ago. Ellen and the reception team scheduled a very prompt appointment to be seen initially and greeted me with care and compassion. Nick saw me quickly and was thorough in his examination. I was provided with clear information regarding a treatment options and was treated with kindness throughout, easing my anxiety. At every stage, great care has been taken to ensure the best result possible. David provided root canal treatment, ensured every step was clearly explained and was very gentle. Jason provided treatment with a crown and paid incredible attention to detail, ensuring the shape and colour matched my own teeth- I am so pleased with the result. The dental nurses, Emily, Kacey and Remmie, were also kind and made me feel at ease through the process. I cannot recommend Mayhill enough. Everyone there has helped to not only ensure my broken tooth has restored with the best possible outcome but also make a very nervous patient feel comfortable and well cared for. I am grateful to all of the team.

23rd April 2026

I have had the same Clinician for years which is positive as they know me and provide consistent expertise. The process of the filling was very quick and my Clinician was helpful and knowledgeable providing a good overall experience.

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Catherine Burns

Excellent dental health care

19th April 2026

Very relaxed and professional service.

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R Harding Window Cleaning

The Mayhill dentist must be the leading specialist in the area.

18th April 2026

I felt all of the team were very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and competent allowing enough time for treatment and to explain and answer questions

17th April 2026

thorough examination, very clear explanation of future treatment possibilities, reassuring, excellent staff all round.

17th April 2026

An excellent, modern reception and eating area. Received and escorted to treatment room which was clean and inviting. The staff were friendly put me at ease and completed a thorough examination and treatment.

16th April 2026

Professional, friendly

16th April 2026

All the staff I encounter at Mayhill are very friendly, helpful and professional. They all make you feel very comfortable.

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steven thomson

Very calm atmosphere

16th April 2026

Treated very well. Clear explanations. Friendliness of staff.

16th April 2026

Dr Jason Hart took time to explain the proceedure and show me the x-rays of the treatment area. A fully professional and reassuring experience. The new crown has fitted perfectly and I am very pleased.

15th April 2026

A happy place to work and also to be a patient

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Tracey Bentham

Excellent dentist practice. Good treatment and they keep to time in my experience.

12th April 2026

Dan and his assistant were very helpful to my 12 year old son, her spent a long time to clear out an infection to make sure if was right before the fillingVery good Thank you

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