Dental Implants with Bone Loss on Jaw?

April 7, 2009
Asked By:DentalQ in Seattle

I have severe bone loss in my upper jaw, and the dentist wants to extract my teeth and give me dentures. I want dental implants, but with the amount of bone loss that may not be possible. Do I have options? Has anyone tried Emdogain or other bone regeneration techniques, or would bone grafting give me the bone I need? I really don't want dentures.

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May 28, 2014

Answer: Dental Implants with Bone Loss on Jaw?

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May 28, 2014

Answer: Dental Implants with Bone Loss on Jaw?

March 20, 2014

Answer: Almost Never

March 20, 2014

Answer: Almost Never

April 7, 2015

Answer: Emdogain won't work

April 7, 2015

Answer: Emdogain won't work

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April 22, 2021

Answer: Second opinion

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Answer: Second opinion

September 5, 2018

Answer: Possible even with severe bone loss

September 5, 2018

Answer: Possible even with severe bone loss

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