Dental Implant Bone Grafts

For dental implants to be successful, the jawbone must have enough bone to support them.  You may not have enough bone due to periodontal disease (gum disease), injury or trauma, cysts or even developmental defects.  If any of these issues are apparent in a patient's case, you will need to add bone to your jaw before implants can be placed.  Bone augmentation is safe and effective. Bone augmentation is a term used to describe the "buildup" of bone for implant placement.  These procedures typically involve grafting (adding) bone to the jaw, and waiting for the grafted material to fuse with the existing bone over several months. 

Your qualified in Fairfax/Arlington implant dentist can typically determine if you will need bone grafting from your x-rays; however in some cases it is not discovered until opening the implant site.  Your Implant Dentist, Fairfax,will discuss all of the options to you. Call 888-610-5717 today.