Re: Getting implant, bone graft or not?

Matt wrote:
Hi everyone,

I met with two oral surgeons recently to discuss implants. One
recommended a bone graft (human cadaver source) at the same time as
the extraction (of #19), the other felt grafting wasn't necessary.

Any advice as to decide on which one to go with? I suppose I could
get a third opinion but the consults are $90 a pop!

Thank you,

Matt


Either or both could be right. Your restorative dentist should help you with this one. Sometimes a surgeon will place the fixture where the bone is, and not necessarily where the restored tooth is wanted. A fixture not optimally placed for where the tooth is desired can sometimes be used anyway--there can be a workaround, but the result won't be as good as if the fixture is placed in an ideal location. Getting it in the right location may be why one surgeon thinks you need a bone graft.
Or not. In any case, your dentist might wish both surgeons to explain their rationale.

Steve
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