Q. It looks like i need to have the lower left second molar extracted due to dental negligence. i’m only 31 and have received compensation from my previous dentist – more than enough to pay for an implant. i’m yet to have an implant consultation – and still have my poor old molar! – but i’m wondering a couple of things: 1. i’ve had infection in that tooth a couple of times now – if for whatever reason i don’t have enough bone for an implant there, can bone grafts be carried out to augment the bone? (i’ve never had gum disease so that wouldn’t be a problem); 2. is it a scary surgery? i’ve hardly ever had any other work done to my teeth (apart from two failed root canals in said lower left second molar!) or any other surgery/illness and am worried; 3. what do you think is the likelihood of successful implant placement in this lower left site? thanks