If your dentist tells you that you need a bone graft before you can get a dental implant, it’s because you must have sufficient bone density to support the implant; that way, you’ll have a much better chance your implant won’t loosen or fail over time.
A dental implant mimics your tooth’s roots and requires a strong foundation to hold a custom restoration, such as a crown, bridge, or denture.
The Important Role of Bone Grafting
When you lose a tooth, your jawbone is no longer stimulated by the tooth’s roots, and over time, it begins to shrink and deteriorate. And because your dental implant needs to be secure enough to withstand normal bite force pressure, a bone graft can ensure the structural stability.
Not only that, but a bone graft encourages new bone to grow so it can fuse with your dental implant.
Bone Grafting in Westfield and Fortville, IN
To learn more about what dental implants can do for your smile and oral health, we welcome your call at either of our two locations! We’re accepting new patients, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Feel free to call our Westfield office at (317) 793-2891 or our Fortville office at (317) 505-1208.