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Is it better to get a Bone Graft When getting a tooth extracted, if you plan to get an implant?

john Underwood
My friend said his dentist always does bone grafting after tooth extraction because the bone that grows back is not as strong as grafted bone. Some of my extractions are between 5 to 10 years old, x-rays show good bone. I have 5 implants that are a year old. One of my implants was placed after an extraction no infection was present. Is bone grafting always the best way to go.

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