
Dental implants allow lifelike dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, and dentures to exert maximum chewing pressure and last for many more years than traditional tooth replacements. This makes them the best way to replace missing teeth, and they are rapidly becoming an incredibly popular tooth loss solution. However, it may be necessary for a patient to receive bone grafts on their jaw before implants can be placed. Here’s a brief guide to why bone grafts may be necessary and how they are performed.
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