Is orthodontic work not recommended if there is 8mm bone loss?

Q.
Is it true that orthodontic treatment can not be used if there is bone loss due to a gap (8mm) and in order to close the gap bone graft needs to be performed first?
A.
Yes but it depends on the individual case as well
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