Tooth loss often leads to more loss of bone over time. For tooth implants to be successful, the jawbone must have enough bone to support them.
Dental bone graft or bone augmentation is a term that describes a variety of dentistry procedures used to “build” bone so that dental implants can be placed as a tooth replacement option. These procedures typically involve grafting (adding) bone or bonelike materials to the jaw. If the bone under your gum is not tall enough, not wide enough or both, you will need dental treatment to add bone to your jaw before implants can be placed.