Reasons for Dental Implants
Injuries and Infections
Accidents and other physical injuries to the jaws can cause the bone to recede. Infections can also result in bone loss.
Periodontal disease can permanently damage the bone that supports the teeth. Affected areas worsen over time until the teeth become unstable.
As extraction sites heal, soft tissue competes with the bone during healing. Some areas, particularly with upper front teeth, heal with significant bone loss. Grafting at the time of extraction prevents this loss of bone volume.