Severe bone loss: can you still get dental implants?

Quick answer: often, yes. Patients with severe bone loss may be candidates for tilted implants (All-on-4), zygomatic implants anchored in the cheekbone, or bone grafts. The right option depends on a CT scan and a careful assessment.

Why bone is lost

• Years without teeth.
• Long-term use of removable dentures.
• Advanced gum disease.

Options

• All-on-4 and tilted implants: implants angled to use the available bone.
• Zygomatic implants: anchored in the cheekbone when the upper jaw has very little bone.
• Bone grafts: rebuild bone when needed.
• Guided surgery: precise planning on the computer.

Who decides

Dr. Hugo Robertson reviews each case. Many patients who were told no elsewhere have been treated with fixed teeth. Send your CT scan by WhatsApp for a preliminary review.

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