“What happens if you don't have enough bone for dental implants?”
I am a 40 year old male. I want to know what happens if you don't have enough bone for dental implants?
10 Answers
You may have a split ridge procedure with or without bone grafting. In some cases a sinus lift with bone grafting will work.
A few things:
1. Find a qualified dentist who is an expert on bone grafting
2. Use smaller diameter implants where there is enough bone
3. Have excellent dentures made
Also, make sure if you do get implants that they are ceramic/Zirconium. The body doe not like or want metal.
Good luck.
1. Find a qualified dentist who is an expert on bone grafting
2. Use smaller diameter implants where there is enough bone
3. Have excellent dentures made
Also, make sure if you do get implants that they are ceramic/Zirconium. The body doe not like or want metal.
Good luck.
It depends. Sometimes you can get a bone graft, or you may need to have your teeth replaced by something removable like a denture.
Max Kerr, DDS
Max Kerr, DDS
Many times the bone can be augmented with different bone grafting materials you have to see your oral surgeon or dentist and ask about this
Best Regards,
Dr. Mark Berkowitz
Best Regards,
Dr. Mark Berkowitz
If you need more bone for a dental implant, you can have some bone grafting done if you are a proper candidate. There are many techniques available and a qualified surgeon or general dentist that places implants should be consulted.
Joseph J. Lee, DDS
Joseph J. Lee, DDS
The surgeon needs to determine if you are a candidate for a bone graft or not. In general, it can take up to 18 months to develop the site for the implants. if you are definitely not a candidate for the bone grafts, then you might have the option of having a bridge or a removable appliance.
Hope it helps.
Hope it helps.
Sometimes the surgeon can do a graft to add the needed bone
Sometimes the patient is a candidate for bone grafting.
There is a procedure called bone grafting. You will need to consult with a dental surgeon to see if you qualify as a good candidate for this procedure.
If you don’t have enough bone for dental implants, there is a possibility you can get a graft done, but it needs to be evaluated if you qualify for a bone graft.
