If you lost teeth some time ago or have had severe gum disease, it’s quite possible you may have lost bone. In addition, badly infected teeth may also be eating away your bone!A bone graft will replace this lost bone, helping to ensure treatment is successful. Additionally, building up your jawbone will help create a more aesthetically pleasing result so that your new implant teeth look beautifully natural. Dr Poulos may suggest you have a bone graft to build up the height of your jawbone or to increase its width. If you only require a tiny amount of bone, it might be possible to carry out your bone graft at the same time as placing your dental implant.
