{"id":32652,"date":"2022-09-09T00:17:57","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T18:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=32652"},"modified":"2025-08-07T11:31:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:01:13","slug":"can-an-implant-with-bone-loss-be-saved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/can-an-implant-with-bone-loss-be-saved\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an implant with bone loss be saved?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implants are an excellent option for replacing missing teeth, but when the adjacent bone is compromised from trauma or prior extractions, it can hinder their long-term success. Without sufficient bone density and volume, implants will almost always fail over time as the remaining bone degenerates. Luckily, there are some ways to help save surrounding bone prior to placing an implant. Bone grafting procedures are often utilized to form new bone or to facilitate natural healing and fill in gaps\/defects. This process of creating new bone or stimulating more bone should increase the chances of a successful implant. Read on to learn more about bone loss and the important role of grafting in maintaining the success of an implant.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; background-color: #ba0c49; color: #fffffa;\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; color: #ba0c49;\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-a-bone-graft\">What is a bone graft?<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>A bone graft is a surgical procedure that involves taking a small portion of healthy bone tissue from one side of the body and transplanting it to another site. A bone graft can be used to replace missing bone or enhance a weak area of bone. For example, a person who has an injury or condition that causes the jawbone to deteriorate can benefit from a bone graft.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":32573,\"width\":476,\"height\":317,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32573\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bone_Grafting_Process-900x599.jpg\" alt=\"Bone_Grafting_Process\" width=\"476\" height=\"317\" title=\"\">\r\n<figcaption>bone loss<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>A portion of healthy bone may be removed from the patient\u2019s hip area and transplanted to the jawbone where it can help restore the lost volume and support the jawbone as it heals.<a href=\"https:\/\/sapteeth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Tooth<\/a> extraction often leads to a gap in the jaw and a lack of sufficient density to support an implant. In these cases, a bone graft can be used to add more volume to the jaw and increase the likelihood of successful implant placement.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-bone-graft\">What are the benefits of bone graft?<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Bone grafting procedures can be used to add new bone where it\u2019s lacking, as well as stimulate natural healing by filling in fractures or depressions. These methods of adding or encouraging more bone should help improve the likelihood of a successful implant outcome.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eKdV0Ltz7cI\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<p><div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Sinus Lift &amp; Bone Graft in Upper Jaw | Dental Implants with Less or No Bone | Dr Chirag Chamria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKdV0Ltz7cI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The grafting procedure, along with the healing and integration time of the graft itself, might take a few extra months compared to other treatment options. However, the added bone volume and density will ultimately help improve the long-term success of an implant.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"h-timing-is-everything-when-to-perform-a-bone-graft\">Timing is everything: when to perform a bone graft<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The timing of a bone graft procedure is crucial, as it must be done before an implant is inserted. If bone grafting is done at the same time as implant surgery, it can interfere with the healing process and negatively impact the success of the implant. Ideally, the bone graft process should occur at least 6-12 months before the implant surgery. This will allow enough time for the graft to heal and integrate into the jaw in bone loss. While there are some rare cases where bone grafting should occur immediately after an extraction, it\u2019s not ideal. Waiting several months to allow the site to heal will ensure the best results.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#ba0c49\",\"text\":\"#fffffa\"},\"border\":{\"radius\":\"2px\"}}} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; background-color: #ba0c49; color: #fffffa;\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:button -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#ba0c49\"},\"border\":{\"radius\":\"2px\"}},\"className\":\"is-style-outline\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; color: #ba0c49;\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"h-types-of-bone-grafts-where-they-re-applied\">Types of bone grafts &amp; where they\u2019re applied<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>Autografts<\/strong> &#8211; This is the most common method of bone grafting, and it involves removing a small piece of bone tissue from one area of your body, such as the backside of the jaw, and implanting it at the extraction site. An autograft is the best method to use when you want to preserve as much of the original bone as possible.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Autografts have been used to successfully fill in gaps from missing teeth for decades. They are most commonly used in the backside of the jaw, where the bone is typically less dense than the rest of the jaw. Autografts can be used on their own or in combination with other grafting procedures. They can also be used to encourage natural healing when there are fractures or depressions in the jawbone.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":9801,\"width\":477,\"height\":268,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9801\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Synthetic-Dental-Bone-Graft-Substitute-900x506.jpg\" alt=\"Bone grafts\" width=\"477\" height=\"268\" title=\"\">\r\n<figcaption>bone loss<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><strong>Allografts<\/strong> &#8211; An allograft is a type of bone graft that involves taking tissue from a donor and implanting it at the extraction site. An allograft is commonly taken from the pelvis and used to bridge the gap in the jawbone. Allografts can be a good option if you don\u2019t have enough healthy bone tissue to take from your jaw or if you have an infection in the jaw that can\u2019t be cleared up before the surgery.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Allografts are particularly helpful for patients with diabetes and osteopenia, a condition that involves a decreased amount of bone mass. These patients may not have enough healthy bone tissue to use for an autograft. Allografts are viable for a short amount of time, but they need to be replaced with the patient\u2019s own bone tissue as soon as possible. Unfortunately, this doesn\u2019t always happen, and the allograft can remain in the jaw indefinitely.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"h-advantages-of-allografts-calcium-phosphate\">Advantages of allografts &amp; calcium phosphate<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Allografts are readily available and typically come from cadavers. This makes it an excellent option for<a href=\"https:\/\/chiragchamria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> patients<\/a> who need a bone graft ASAP.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Calcium phosphate materials can be used to stimulate natural healing and help fill in fractures or depressions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Allografts and calcium phosphate materials can be used alone or in conjunction with an autograft.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":9799,\"width\":335,\"height\":235,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9799\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bone-Grafting-Procedure-Step-2-300x210-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bone grafts in sinus\" width=\"335\" height=\"235\" title=\"\">\r\n<figcaption>osteoporosis bone loss<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"h-disadvantages-of-allografts-calcium-phosphate\">Disadvantages of allografts &amp; calcium phosphate<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Allografts are not a long-term solution. They must be replaced with the patient\u2019s own bone tissue as soon as possible.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Allografts can lead to the transmission of diseases, such as hepatitis and HIV if they\u2019re not taken from a clean source.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Calcium phosphate materials can\u2019t be used to stimulate natural healing in areas with fractures or depressions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Allografts might not integrate with the existing bone tissue. This can lead to long-term complications.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Allografts and calcium phosphate materials can be costly compared to other bone grafting options.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1yRqq6n-SqA\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<p><div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Less Bone? Missing Tooth? Advanced Implant Options | Dr Chirag Chamria | Dental Implant Teeth EP 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1yRqq6n-SqA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom line<\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>While bone grafting is not a substitute for an implant, it can help improve your chances of success with an <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/how-to-cost-a-full-mouth-dental-implant-in-india\/\">implant<\/a>. This is especially true for patients who have a low amount of bone in the jaw. Bone grafting can be done before, during, or after the implant surgery. It\u2019s best to have the grafting procedure done at least 6-12 months in advance, as this will allow ample time for healing and integration of the new bone tissue. When deciding on a bone grafting procedure, make sure you understand the benefits and drawbacks of each option. 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Without sufficient bone density and volume, implants will almost always fail over time as the remaining bone degenerates. Luckily, there are some ways to help save surrounding bone prior to placing an implant. Bone grafting procedures are often utilized to form new bone or to facilitate natural healing and fill in gaps\/defects. This process of creating new bone or stimulating more bone should increase the chances of a successful implant. Read on to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":14505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,32,722],"tags":[31,156,445,60,28,161,148,180,712,25],"class_list":["post-32652","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royal-dental-clinics","category-dental-implant","category-one-day-dentistry","tag-dentistry-cosmetic","tag-dental-clinic","tag-dental-clinic-mumbai","tag-dental-implant","tag-dentistry","tag-dr-chirag-chamria","tag-oral-hygiene","tag-royal-dental-clinics","tag-royal-implant","tag-sapteeth"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32652"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63122,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32652\/revisions\/63122"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32652"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}