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Can I stop the dental implant procedure after the bone graft?

January 19, 2017
Asked By:braves2 in Nashville, TN

I had a tooth extracted and a bone graft done approximately 6 - 8 months ago in preparation for a dental implant. The graft is completely healed but I am contemplating not moving forward with the implant rest of the procedure due to monetary reasons. My dentist has just told me that I do need to move forward with the implant as there is a potential for the bone graft to deteriorate if I wait too long? Is this correct or can I just stop at where I am in the procedure?

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January 22, 2017

Answer: Bone Graft and Implant procedures

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January 22, 2017

Answer: Bone Graft and Implant procedures

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January 26, 2017

Answer: Not proceeding with the implant.

Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS
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January 26, 2017

Answer: Not proceeding with the implant.

Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS

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