Will implant help grafting of a bone?
Q. Hi I would like to know if an implant has a better chance of grafting to your bone if done at the same time as the faulty tooth is extracted. Or if a period for the hole to heal is preferable. Thanks
A. This greatly depends on the site, bone quality, whether infection is present and any medical or social aspects that could affect healing. Each case should be assesed individually to determine the best option. If there are compromising factors it is often best to allow the extraction site to heal for 6 weeks prior to implant placement ( Straumann protocol)
Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD
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