Dental implants depend on bone for stability. If there is not enough healthy bone to support an implant, bone grafting may be recommended before or during implant placement. This does not mean implants are not possible. It means the foundation needs to be rebuilt to improve long-term predictability. Why Bone Is Critical for Implant Success…

Implant Success Is Determined Before Surgery Begins When patients think about dental implants, they often picture the surgical appointment. Clinically, however, the most important decisions occur during the planning phase. Implants are long-term restorations intended to function for decades. Their success depends not only on surgical technique, but on precise evaluation of bone anatomy, nerve…