The news may be shocking for some but bone regeneration for implant dentistry is a routine procedure in periodontal and oral surgery. With new technology, dentists today are able to use grafting materials to regenerate lost bone with predictable results. This ability is critical for patients who need to replace missing teeth but lack enough bone for anchoring implants.

Learn more about the process of guided bone regeneration plus some questions to ask your dentist should you find yourself lacking sufficient bone volume for an implant in this consultation article, Can Dentists Rebuild Bone?