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A member asked:
I had a dental bone graft on tooth #5, but dont plan on getting an impalnt only a partial. did i just throw $300 away?
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Not really: Your plans may change in the future, so it is better to preserve as much bone as possible should you change your mind. Even if you never change your mind, it's always best to have as much bony support as possible.
Answered 1/28/2019
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