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Question:
Implants for old extractions: Is it harder or more complicated to get implants for old extractions? ...Visitor from SC

Answer:
Only if bone loss has occurred necessitating bone grafting procedures.

Bone loss occurs very rapidly with 60% of remaining bone being lost in the first year after tooth extraction and a remaining 40% of remaining bone being lost over the next 4 years.

Wisconsin Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
Richard Winter, DDS MAGD
Winter Dental Associates
5323 W. Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee Wisconsin WI 53218
(414) 464-9021

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