Ive a deep and wide gum recession is it possible for me to get implants

Q. Dear Dr Moore I have been told that I have Miller’s class 4 gum recession on two front teeth and consequently cannot have a gum graft to achieve any root coverage. Is this true? Secondly: With such deep and wide recession would the eventual need for implants be jeopardised i.e. with such a level of recession would it be a problem to fit implants if I lost the teeth in question?Many thanks.

A. If you kave extensive recession it usually indicates bone loss, subsequently placement of implants might be difficult as the volume of bone is reduced. You may need to consider grafting prior to implants or removal of the teeth before all the bone has gone

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