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Many dental implants can fail for one reason or another. what fills in the bone hole where the implant was before if a second surgery not an option?
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Bone: Bone fills in the site, just as if a tooth was extracted.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Implant Failures: Implant Failures are actually quite unusual when cases are carefully selected and done by competent surgeons and restorative dentists. If the implant needs to be removed, the surrounding bone fills in the defect. In some cases, bone augmentation might also be required.
Answered 6/8/2022
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All is not lost: if a dental implant fails. Dentist usually attempt a second implant, either immediately or within several months after the area is bone grafted and healed.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Graft or your bone: Often a graft will be placed -- many different kinds -- artificial, cadaver,bovine, etc. Discuss with your Oral Surgeon what is best for you. Good Luck.
Answered 6/28/2015
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