Bone Grafting
Often because of damage or the lapse of time it may be necessary to perform a bone graft prior to inserting an implant, or at the time of placing an implant.
When a tooth is extracted the bone which supported the tooth begins to shrink.
A bone graft is a technique to place bone where it is needed to support the implant.
Over time your bone grows and replaces the graft and the implant is anchored in your regrown bone.