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Can you get bone graft done more than once?

bk1115Aug 26, 2019
I've had the second molar on bottom left pulled and bone graft done about 4 years ago but did not do implant. Now there is not enough bone to successfully implant.

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Dr. Amber Garcia, DDS
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Amber Garcia, DDS

It really depends on the amount of bone left after the implants are removed. Sometimes it is better to let the tissue and bone heal first so the bone graft can be placed predictably. Ideally, you want the gum tissue to be able to fully cover the bone graft. If the doctor feels that they will not...

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Ajay Kashi, DDS

If the dentist is recommending a certain type of bone graft then there is a reason for it. Not in all clinical situations will synthetic bone work. Your decision of not needing a bone graft on the top is not the correct way to approach this as it is based a on clinical examination and clinical...

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Eric Johnson, DMD

No worries, this is most likely just a membrane. Membrane covers the bone graft so the gums don't heal into the tooth area, and so the powder bone graft doesn't end up in your mouth. You probably have an appointment 2-4 weeks post op to remove the membrane. It could also be a resorbable...

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