Will dental implants make loss jaw bone grow?

When planning dental implants your doctor will assess whether or not there is sufficient bone. In the upper molar area after loosing a tooth it is not uncommon to loose vertical bone height. If this is significant it may be necessary to carry out a sinus bone augmentation procedure. This is either done prior to placing the implant as a separate procedure and then waiting for several months for the bone to mature or, in some situations where there is a minimum of about 5mm, it is possible to do the sinus augmentation at the same visit as placing the implant.
Once in position the implant will stabilise the bone, but it will not generate extra bone growth.
You have mentioned that your cheek on the side where you have lost the tooth appears to be thinner. By placing an implant retained crown it will help to support your cheek where it is collapsing in at the moment.
Finally, if your cheek is still looking thinner, it is possible to do a cheek augmentation using a dermal filler to restore symmetry. It is important that you consult an aesthetic practitioner who understands dental support if you decide that this becomes necessary.
I hope this is helpful. Best wishes
Dr Ian Hallam BDS, MBE

Implants do not grow bone. I would recommend consulting a periodontist specialist on the need for bone grafting. Good luck.