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I have (or had) a bad tooth that wasn't extracted for years now. would i need a bone graft on the spot in order to apply a partial denture?

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Dr. Andres Carbunaru answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Prosthodontics

Not really: We like to do bone grafting to preserve as much as we can the normal bone architecture... But we can make a prosthesis even though no bone was added

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/17/2018

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A member asked:

I have (or had) a bad tooth that wasn't extracted for years now. would i need a bone graft on the spot in order to apply a partial denture?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andres Carbunaru answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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