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Procedures

Bone grafting

Advantages & benefits

The following are advantages or intended benefits of this procedure. Some of them may not apply in individual circumstances.

  • Preserves or restores the natural bony contours where teeth have been removed, so that the most natural appearing tooth replacement can be done.
  • Can increase the bone density at the graft site, which may increase the early stability of an implant. Increased bone density may also decelerate the bone resorption process if a significant amount of time must elapse before the edentulous site is restored with an implant or bridge.
  • Allows the placement of dental implants into sites that would not be possible if bone grafting was not accomplished.