I had a molar tooth extracted and need a bone graft to replace supporting bone, will this be successful?
Q.
In November I had a bad tooth extracted, UR7, proir to an implant. Unfortunately the extraction revealed that a lot of the supporting bone had gone, leaving insufficient to anchor an implant. I was referred to a specialist who suggested a bone graft, taking a donantion from the lower front of my jaw. I’m not keen on this solution, partly because I shall have two wounds to heal and partly because I appear to be losing bone, both in the vacinity of this upper right quadrant and in another location where I had an implant a few months ago. I would be grateful for your advice, particularly regarding the likely success of the bone graft, eg will the bone in the donor site regrow, given my history of bone loss? Thanks.
In November I had a bad tooth extracted, UR7, proir to an implant. Unfortunately the extraction revealed that a lot of the supporting bone had gone, leaving insufficient to anchor an implant. I was referred to a specialist who suggested a bone graft, taking a donantion from the lower front of my jaw. I’m not keen on this solution, partly because I shall have two wounds to heal and partly because I appear to be losing bone, both in the vacinity of this upper right quadrant and in another location where I had an implant a few months ago. I would be grateful for your advice, particularly regarding the likely success of the bone graft, eg will the bone in the donor site regrow, given my history of bone loss? Thanks.
A.
Often a bone graft is the only solution and usually works out fine. I would need to see you to comment on the bone loss in the other areas although it is very common to loose the bone after the extaction of a upper molar tooth so it sounds like normal shrinkage
Often a bone graft is the only solution and usually works out fine. I would need to see you to comment on the bone loss in the other areas although it is very common to loose the bone after the extaction of a upper molar tooth so it sounds like normal shrinkage
Thanks for that advice. However I am anxious to know if the bone lost from the lower jaw when the graft is taken will regrow or will I have a permanent hole?
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