“How long does a bone graft last without an implant?”
I am a 58 year old male. I want to know how long does a bone graft last without an implant?
9 Answers
Normally a bone graft is used to generate adequate bone for an implant to be placed. Once installed, they do not go away even if the implant is not installed.
That's a very loaded question. There are 100 variables that will determine that. That is a question you should ask the dentist that proposed that. Most graphs will last a lifetime. But again, that all depends on the situation. The reason they propose a graft with an implant is insufficient bone. When the implant is there, you are at a better chance of losing more bone because the implant will stabilize that area. It’s just like when you see people with dentures, their mouth shrinks because they have bone loss. An implant helps support the bone and keeps it there longer. But that is just a guess from your question. Again, I highly recommend you talk with your dentist about the pros and cons of reasons.
Dr. Jensen
Dr. Jensen
If a bone graft is done well and there are no complications, a bone graft should last a very long time, even without an implant.
Hello,
Hope you are well after the surgery! Bone grafts usually last longer, I would say a lifetime if it has integrated well to your own bone. There are no reasons to worry about losing the bone due to absence of implant. It might resorb a little due to absence of teeth or denture or any kind of prosthesis.
Hope this answers your question.
Hope you are well after the surgery! Bone grafts usually last longer, I would say a lifetime if it has integrated well to your own bone. There are no reasons to worry about losing the bone due to absence of implant. It might resorb a little due to absence of teeth or denture or any kind of prosthesis.
Hope this answers your question.
Can be a long time. Different for each person.
Bone graft helps to have better density and volume at the site of extraction. There is no fixed criteria for the life of bone graft. Ideally 8-12 weeks is used for placement of implant after bone graft Thanks
That is a great question. Typically, it takes anywhere from three months to a year for bone grafting to integrate into the patients bone. Once integrated, the bone is ready for an implant. If an implant is not placed, you can expect the bone to potentially start to resorb after a year depending on the patient's medical and oral conditions.
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After a tooth is extracted, your bone is constantly remodeling and trying to heal itself. Without a tooth to support, the bone begins to shrink as it heals. There are several different types of bone grafting material. Most of the bone grafting material integrates slower because as your body tries to fill in bone naturally, it remodels to incorporate the grafted material. This prevents the bone from shrinking as much as it would without the graft.
Studies usually say that the graft holds its bone volume fairly well for up to 1 year after placement. At the 1-year point, your bone should have healed to the point where you can no longer distinguish between grafted bone and natural bone. Thus, it can begin to break down like natural bone.
Hope this helps.
After a tooth is extracted, your bone is constantly remodeling and trying to heal itself. Without a tooth to support, the bone begins to shrink as it heals. There are several different types of bone grafting material. Most of the bone grafting material integrates slower because as your body tries to fill in bone naturally, it remodels to incorporate the grafted material. This prevents the bone from shrinking as much as it would without the graft.
Studies usually say that the graft holds its bone volume fairly well for up to 1 year after placement. At the 1-year point, your bone should have healed to the point where you can no longer distinguish between grafted bone and natural bone. Thus, it can begin to break down like natural bone.
Hope this helps.
The bone graft can last forever; however, the amount of bone will change over time. The greatest amount of bone loss of a bone graft without an implant placed will occur within the first 12 months. Over time, the bone will continue to remodel and resorb, but the rate of atrophy will decrease over time. The surest way to maintain a bone graft is through placement of an implant as soon as the bone graft has fully healed and integrated.
