Can I Get Dental Implants If I Have Bone Loss?

Why Bone Loss Happens

When teeth are lost or removed, the jawbone begins to resorb because it no longer receives stimulation from tooth roots. The longer teeth have been missing, the more bone loss typically occurs. This is one of the main reasons dentists tell patients they "don't have enough bone" for implants.

Options for Patients with Bone Loss

• Pterygoid implants — anchor into the pterygoid bone where density is preserved even after years of bone loss in the posterior upper jaw
• Zygomatic implants — use the cheekbone as anchorage in extreme bone loss cases
• Bone grafting — adds bone where needed, though adds time and cost
• Angled implant placement — strategic angulation can maximize bone contact with available bone

Get a Second Opinion Before Giving Up

"You don't have enough bone" is one of the most commonly told — and most often overcome — statements in implant dentistry. Dr. Noland sees patients regularly who were turned away elsewhere and successfully places implants using advanced techniques. A CBCT scan at a free consultation will show exactly what's possible. Call (501) 362-0550 or visit 821 W Main St, Heber Springs, AR 72543.