When possible, many dentists recommend using dental implants to replace missing or extracted teeth. Unlike other treatments, implants connect with the jawbone to provide a naturally sturdy and healthy tooth replacement. Candidates for dental implants therefore need to have enough existing bone tissue for the surgery to be successful. For our Memphis area patients who lack the needed tissue but are still interested in getting implants, we offer a bone grafting procedure that can adequately prepare you for the next step.
Why Is Bone Grafting Necessary?
Dental implants are meant to provider a sturdy base so replacement teeth can function like real teeth. This means they dont just sit above your gums like traditional
