{"id":518,"date":"2018-10-13T03:40:22","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T21:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulendental.com\/blog\/?p=518"},"modified":"2018-10-17T05:06:38","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T23:06:38","slug":"dentist-explains-dental-implants-bone-grafts-relate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortdentaltx.com\/blog\/dentist-explains-dental-implants-bone-grafts-relate\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist Explains How Dental Implants and Bone Grafts Relate"},"content":{"rendered":"\"AnIf you\u2019re missing one tooth, several teeth or an entire arch, you\u2019ve probably considered what your options were for replacing them at some point. While bridges and dentures work to replace the visible portions of teeth and offer some function, dental implants<\/a> take tooth replacement to the next level. Instead of only replacing the crown, they work to replace the entire root, offering a larger range of functions for individuals.\r\n\r\nHowever, sometimes there isn\u2019t quite enough bone available for implants to be placed. Therefore a bone graft is needed.\r\n\r\n\r\n

How Do Implants Work?<\/h2>\r\nWhen people hear the term \u201cimplants\u201d they tend to think of the entire structure, including the restoration itself. However, in this context, we\u2019re only referring to the titanium rod that\u2019s placed directly into the jawbone. The way in which the implant is placed into the jaw is one of the most essential parts of dental implant placement and key to ensuring it lasts for many decades.\r\n\r\nIn short, implants are biocompatible, meaning they can integrate with organic structures like supportive bone and gum tissue without worry of rejection. The process of the implant adhering to the bone tissue is known as osseointegration, and it\u2019s a key part of the entire process. Without proper integration, the implant is doomed to fail.\r\n\r\nBecause of this process, patients can expect:\r\n