Yes, people with severe bone loss can still receive dental implants. A qualified oral surgeon will consider many factors before recommending a dental implant solution. If you're concerned about bone loss, talk to your dentist to find out if a bone graft or zygomatic implant would be a good option for you. Bone density is essential for successful treatment with dental implants.
Without adequate bone density, the chances of successful treatment are significantly reduced. Dental implants attach directly to the jawbone, so it's important to understand how they work. Advanced implant dentistry and oral surgery techniques are now available to compensate for bone loss and prepare you for permanent dental implants and single, multiple, or complete tooth replacement procedures. It will take at least a month for weakened bone to incorporate healthy bone and stabilize enough to place a dental implant. If a zygomatic dental implant is not an option, especially in cases of bone loss in the jaw, a bone graft can also help restore the jaw and make dental implants possible.
And once the graft has healed, you can continue with your dental implant procedure with full confidence in its durability and stability. Dental implants are commonly used to replace teeth that have been lost due to tooth decay, disease, or injury. In most cases, gum disease is the main symptom that deteriorates teeth and causes the need for restorations, such as dental implants. Undergoing the grafting procedure in addition to the dental implant procedure will add more time to the overall treatment process. 3D images will help the dentist determine if the jaw has sufficient surface area and density to support dental implants.
