“Can I get an implant without a bone graft?”

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“Can I get an implant without a bone graft?”

I want to replace my missing tooth. Can I get an implant without a bone graft?

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**Jeanette Lorenzo** Dental Hygienist Yardley, PA · Accepted Answer

Jeanette Lorenzo Dental Hygienist Yardley, PA

Most areas need a bone graft before the implant is placed. The implant can fail if not enough bone

**Dr. Pedro Quesada** Dentist | General Practice Coral Springs, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pedro Quesada Dentist | General Practice Coral Springs, Florida

Yes, not always you need bone grafts. Bone availability might be optimal but it’s the doctors decision when selecting the right implant for you.

**Dr. Eli Tabariai** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon LOS ANGELES, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Eli Tabariai Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon LOS ANGELES, CA

Possibly depending on how much bone you have in the area of the missing tooth. a CT scan will help determine how much bone you have.

**Dr. James Alan Johnson** Dentist Houston, Texas · Accepted Answer

Dr. James Alan Johnson Dentist Houston, Texas

In many cases yes. But each implant is different

**Dr. Perry Danos** Dentist Morton Grove, Illinois · Accepted Answer

Dr. Perry Danos Dentist Morton Grove, Illinois

Yes...if enough bone is present