{"id":12585,"date":"2026-10-18T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T06:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fmsdental.com\/blog\/?p=12585"},"modified":"2026-10-17T16:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T10:49:13","slug":"can-you-get-dental-implants-when-there-is-bone-loss-your-options-when-there-is-not-enough-bone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fmsdental.com\/blog\/can-you-get-dental-implants-when-there-is-bone-loss-your-options-when-there-is-not-enough-bone\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Dental Implants When There Is Bone Loss? Your Options When There Is \u201cNot Enough Bone\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"fms-bone-blog\" aria-label=\"Dental implant bone loss article\">\n  <div class=\"fms-bone-blog__inner\">\n\n    <!-- Author and reviewer details -->\n    <div class=\"fms-bone-blog__meta\">\n\n      <div class=\"fms-bone-blog__person\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fms-bone-blog__avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fmsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Prof.-Dr.-P.-Shailaja-Reddy-Implantologist.webp\" alt=\"Dr. Shailaja Reddy\" loading=\"lazy\">\n        <div class=\"fms-bone-blog__person-info\">\n          <span class=\"fms-bone-blog__label\">Author<\/span>\n          <span class=\"fms-bone-blog__name\">Dr. Shailaja Reddy<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-bone-blog__review\">\n        <span class=\"fms-bone-blog__label\">Reviewed by<\/span>\n        <span class=\"fms-bone-blog__name\">Dr. Shailaja Reddy<\/span>\n        <span class=\"fms-bone-blog__role\">\n          Co-founder &amp; Chief Implantologist\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"fms-bone-blog__clinic\">FMS Dental<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"fms-bone-blog__divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n    <!-- Article introduction -->\n    <article class=\"fms-bone-blog__article\">\n\n      <h2 class=\"fms-bone-blog__heading\">\n        &#8220;You don&#8217;t have enough bone for an implant!&#8221;\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        If you&#8217;ve heard this from a dentist and walked away thinking that\n        dental implants are no longer possible, the first thing we want\n        you to know is\u2026\n        <strong class=\"fms-bone-blog__highlight\">\n          YOU MAY STILL BE A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS.\n        <\/strong>\n        At FMS Dental, we regularly meet patients who have been told that\n        their bone is too thin, too weak, or simply \u201cnot enough\u201d for\n        implants. Bone loss is a real concern and it does affect the way\n        implants are planned\u2026 but in many cases, there are still ways to\n        work around it.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        Sometimes the missing bone can be rebuilt with a bone graft. In\n        other situations, especially when multiple teeth are missing,\n        advanced implant techniques can make better use of the bone that\n        is still available and fabricate a new set of fixed teeth.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        At FMS Dental, we have been working with dental implants since\n        1999 and have placed more than 25,000 implants. Over the years,\n        our implant programme has expanded from conventional implant\n        placement and bone grafting to All-on-4 protocols, zygomatic\n        implants, pterygoid implants and other advanced solutions for\n        severe bone-loss cases. At FMS Dental, our multi-speciality team\n        uses advanced 3D scans and an in-house CAD-CAM lab to explore\n        both bone grafting and graft-free options for dental implants,\n        all under one roof.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        For the patient, this means something very important:\n        <strong class=\"fms-bone-blog__highlight\">\n          We are not trying to fit every case into one implant technique.\n          We can choose the treatment around the bone that is actually\n          available.\n        <\/strong>\n        And in our experience, it is very uncommon for us to have to tell\n        a patient that there are absolutely no implant options at all.\n        Even in difficult bone-loss cases, there is often more than one\n        path worth exploring.\n      <\/p>\n\n    <\/article>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n\/* All styles are scoped to this blog section *\/\n.fms-bone-blog {\n  --fms-gold: #e8b96a;\n  --fms-navy: #081726;\n  --fms-white: 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 <div class=\"fms-bone-options__inner\">\n\n    <h2 class=\"fms-bone-options__heading\">\n      Why is bone so important for a dental implant?\n    <\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"fms-bone-options__content\">\n      <p>\n        A dental implant works like the root of a tooth. It is placed\n        inside the jawbone and over time the surrounding bone heals\n        closely around it and fuses to the implant. This strong connection\n        is what gives an implant the strength to support a crown, bridge\n        or a complete set of fixed teeth.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        For the proper fusion between the implant and the jawbone to\n        occur, there needs to be enough healthy bone for it all around.\n        As a rule of thumb, a minimum height of about 10 mm and width\n        of around 5-6 mm is required, although the exact requirement can\n        vary depending on the implant size, its position and the quality\n        of the bone.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        If the bone is too thin, too short, or weak in a particular area,\n        a conventional implant may not have enough support around it for\n        long-term stability and can fail over time.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        At FMS Dental, this is assessed using a\n        <strong class=\"fms-bone-options__emphasis\">3D CBCT scan<\/strong>,\n        which gives us a much clearer picture of the jaw and helps us\n        decide whether a regular implant can be placed directly, whether\n        a bone graft is needed, or whether another implant approach\n        would be more suitable.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"fms-bone-options__transition\">\n      <span class=\"fms-bone-options__accent\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"fms-bone-options__subheading\">\n        So, if there is not enough bone, what are your options?\n      <\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p class=\"fms-bone-options__intro\">\n      Broadly, there are two approaches.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"fms-bone-options__choices\">\n      <p class=\"fms-bone-options__choice\">\n        <strong>Option 1:<\/strong>\n        Build the missing bone and then place conventional implants.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p class=\"fms-bone-options__choice\">\n        <strong>Option 2:<\/strong>\n        Use an implant technique designed to work with or around the\n        remaining bone, sometimes avoiding grafting 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The right choice depends\n      on your anatomy, general health, the number of missing teeth, the\n      condition of the remaining teeth, your treatment expectations and\n      your budget.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <!-- Option 1: Bone grafting -->\n    <section class=\"fms-implant-guide__section\">\n      <h2 class=\"fms-implant-guide__heading\">\n        OPTION 1: BONE GRAFTING BEFORE DENTAL IMPLANTS\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        A dental bone graft adds material to an area where the jaw has\n        become too thin or deficient. The graft material acts as a\n        framework that connects to your bone. Over time, your own bone\n        grows into and around this area, forming new bone helping create\n        stronger support for the implant.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p class=\"fms-implant-guide__lead\">\n        It may be particularly useful\/recommended when:\n      <\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"fms-implant-guide__list\">\n        <li>The jaw is too thin for a regular implant<\/li>\n        <li>Bone has shrunk a lot after tooth removal<\/li>\n        <li>Gum disease has destroyed more than half of the bone<\/li>\n        <li>A front-tooth area needs to be rebuilt for better appearance<\/li>\n        <li>There is not enough bone below the sinus<\/li>\n        <li>An implant needs additional bone around it for long-term support<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>\n        Depending on how much bone has been lost and where the defect is,\n        your Implant Dentist can use different techniques. This may\n        include procedures such as ridge splitting or expansion,\n        corticotomy, block grafting, or using a titanium mesh to support\n        and shape the new bone.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        The bone graft material itself can also come from different\n        sources. Sometimes we use the patient\u2019s own bone, called an\n        autograft, taken from areas such as the chin or the region behind\n        the wisdom teeth. In very large defects, bone from another part\n        of the body, such as the rib or hip, may occasionally be\n        considered, although this is now relatively uncommon in routine\n        dental implant treatment.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        Another option is specially processed human donor bone or\n        animal-derived bone material. These materials are extensively\n        processed and sterilised for medical use, therefore the risk of\n        disease transmission is extremely low. We can also use chemical\n        bone substitutes, known as alloplasts, which are mineral-based\n        materials designed to act like natural bone and provide a\n        framework for new bone to grow.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        Very often, we do not use just one material. Depending on the\n        amount of bone that needs to be rebuilt, different graft\n        materials may be mixed together, sometimes along with some\n        growth-factor preparations, to help support healing and encourage\n        the body to regenerate the lost bone.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h3 class=\"fms-implant-guide__subheading\">\n        What Are the Disadvantages of Bone Grafting?\n      <\/h3>\n\n      <p>Bone grafting can be very useful, but it also has a few drawbacks.<\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"fms-implant-guide__list\">\n        <li>\n          Extra surgical procedure, which can cause more pain and swelling,\n          especially if bone is taken from another part of the body.\n        <\/li>\n        <li>\n          <strong>Unpredictable healing and quality of bone<\/strong> \u2014\n          Not every graft turns into strong new bone. Some of the graft\n          may be absorbed by the body during healing and in some cases\n          the new bone may be softer or less dense than expected.\n        <\/li>\n        <li>Additional treatment cost<\/li>\n        <li>More appointments and a longer wait before final teeth<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>\n        For a small bone defect, these disadvantages may be minimal. For\n        a patient with severe bone loss across an entire jaw, however,\n        rebuilding all the missing bone may involve a much larger\n        treatment.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p class=\"fms-implant-guide__transition\">\n        This is where graftless options become important.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Option 2: Graftless implants -->\n    <section class=\"fms-implant-guide__section\">\n      <h2 class=\"fms-implant-guide__heading\">\n        OPTION 2: THE MODERN ALTERNATIVE: IMPLANTS WITHOUT BONE GRAFTING\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        So, if there is very little bone and grafting is not the option\n        being considered, can implants still be placed?\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p class=\"fms-implant-guide__answer\">In some cases, yes.<\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        This is where modern implant dentistry has changed significantly.\n        Instead of rebuilding bone everywhere a conventional implant\n        would normally go, we can sometimes use stronger areas of bone\n        that are still available.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"fms-implant-guide__techniques\">\n        <li>\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-guide__technique-name\">\n            All-on-4 or All-on-4Plus implants\n          <\/span>\n          If there is moderate bone loss across the jaw, but enough\n          stronger bone remains in the front, All-on-4 or All-on-4Plus\n          implants may be used. The implants are placed at carefully\n          planned angles so they make the best use of the available bone\n          and can support a full set of fixed teeth.\n        <\/li>\n\n        <li>\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-guide__technique-name\">\n            Pterygoid implants\n          <\/span>\n          If the problem is mainly at the back of the upper jaw,\n          especially where the sinus leaves very little bone for regular\n          implants, pterygoid implants may be considered. These implants\n          gain support from a stronger area farther back in the upper jaw\n          and can sometimes avoid the need for a sinus graft.\n        <\/li>\n\n        <li>\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-guide__technique-name\">\n            Zygomatic implants\n          <\/span>\n          If there is severe bone loss throughout the upper jaw, where\n          even regular or All-on-4 implants may not get enough support,\n          zygomatic implants can be an option. These are longer implants\n          that gain support from the cheekbone, which is much stronger\n          than the upper jawbone.\n        <\/li>\n\n        <li>\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-guide__technique-name\">\n            Nasal or transnasal implants\n          <\/span>\n          In some very complex cases, there may also be severe bone loss\n          in the front of the upper jaw. In such situations, nasal or\n          transnasal implants may sometimes be used to gain support from\n          stronger bone around the nasal floor. These are usually used\n          together with zygomatic implants rather than on their own.\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p class=\"fms-implant-guide__conclusion\">\n        So the choice really depends on where the bone has been lost and\n        where stronger bone is still available. 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.fms-implant-guide__heading {\n    margin-bottom: 12px !important;\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n  }\n\n  .fms-implant-guide__section p {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n    margin-bottom: 12px !important;\n  }\n\n  .fms-implant-guide__section + .fms-implant-guide__section {\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    padding-top: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .fms-implant-guide__subheading {\n    margin-top: 20px !important;\n  }\n\n  .fms-implant-guide__list {\n    padding-left: 14px !important;\n  }\n\n  .fms-implant-guide__list li {\n    font-size: 14.5px;\n  }\n\n  .fms-implant-guide__techniques li {\n    padding-top: 12px !important;\n    padding-bottom: 12px !important;\n    font-size: 14.5px;\n  }\n\n  .fms-implant-guide__technique-name {\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"fms-treatment-plan\" aria-label=\"Advanced dental implant solutions and treatment planning\">\n  <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__inner\">\n\n    <!-- Healing time and success rates -->\n    <section class=\"fms-treatment-plan__section\">\n      <h2 class=\"fms-treatment-plan__heading\">\n        Healing time and success rate of Advanced Dental Implant Solutions:\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        With graftless full-mouth implants, temporary fixed teeth may\n        sometimes be given soon after surgery while the implants continue\n        to heal over the next few months. These techniques have shown high\n        survival rates, generally around 96-99% in published studies.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        With bone grafting, treatment usually takes longer because the\n        graft needs time to mature before final tooth is placed. Smaller\n        grafts may need around 3-6 months, while larger grafts can take\n        9-12 months. This shorter treatment time is one reason graftless\n        options are more attractive in suitable cases.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Comparison -->\n    <section class=\"fms-treatment-plan__section\">\n      <h2 class=\"fms-treatment-plan__heading\">\n        Graft vs graft less implant \u2013 which is better?\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        <strong>There is no universal winner<\/strong>. It depends on the\n        quality if remaining bone, patient age, health, finances and such.\n        A younger patient replacing one front tooth with a small bone\n        defect may benefit greatly from rebuilding that bone before\n        placing a conventional implant.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        A patient who has worn full dentures for 20 years and has severe\n        upper-jaw resorption may face a very different decision.\n        Extensive grafting could involve several procedures and months\n        of healing, while a specialised zygomatic protocol could\n        potentially avoid that reconstruction.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Personalised treatment planning -->\n    <section class=\"fms-treatment-plan__section fms-treatment-plan__workflow\">\n      <h2 class=\"fms-treatment-plan__heading\">\n        How We Personalise an Implant Treatment Plan at FMS Dental?\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p>\n        At FMS Dental, we do not start by deciding which implant to use.\n        We first understand the patient, the bone quality and the type\n        of teeth that need to be replaced.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step\">\n        <span class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-number\">01<\/span>\n        <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-content\">\n          <h3>STEP 1: Consultation &amp; Clinical Examination<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            We first assess the missing or failing teeth, gum condition,\n            bite, general health and previous dental treatment.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__connector\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step\">\n        <span class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-number\">02<\/span>\n        <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-content\">\n          <h3>STEP 2: 3D CBCT Scan<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            A CBCT scan helps us check the height, width and quality of\n            the bone, along with the position of the sinus, nerves and\n            stronger areas of bone.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__connector\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step\">\n        <span class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-number\">03<\/span>\n        <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-content\">\n          <h3>STEP 3: Choose the Right Bone and Implant Approach<\/h3>\n\n          <ul class=\"fms-treatment-plan__list\">\n            <li>\n              If there is enough healthy bone \u2014 Direct Straight implant\n              may be placed.\n            <\/li>\n            <li>\n              If a tooth needs removal but most of the surrounding bone\n              is still present \u2014 immediate implant placement with bone\n              grafting of the socket is possible.\n            <\/li>\n            <li>\n              If around 80 to 90% bone is present but is slightly thin \u2014\n              implant may be placed with a small bone graft at the same time.\n            <\/li>\n            <li>\n              If the jaw is too narrow \u2014 ridge splitting or ridge\n              expansion with grafting to help create enough width.\n            <\/li>\n            <li>\n              If bone is reduced at the back of the upper jaw because\n              of the sinus \u2014 a direct or indirect sinus lift may be used.\n            <\/li>\n            <li>\n              For larger bone defects, techniques such as guided bone\n              regeneration, block grafting, or titanium mesh may be\n              needed before placing implants.\n            <\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__connector\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step\">\n        <span class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-number\">04<\/span>\n        <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-content\">\n          <h3>Consider Graftless Options for More Severe Bone Loss<\/h3>\n\n          <ul class=\"fms-treatment-plan__list\">\n            <li>\n              For moderate full-jaw bone loss, All-on-4 or All-on-4Plus\n              may help use the stronger bone that is still available.\n            <\/li>\n            <li>\n              If the main bone loss is at the back of the upper jaw,\n              pterygoid implants may be considered.\n            <\/li>\n            <li>\n              For severe upper-jaw bone loss, zygomatic implants can\n              gain support from the cheekbone.\n            <\/li>\n            <li>\n              In very advanced cases, a combination of zygomatic,\n              pterygoid, and transnasal implants may be used.\n            <\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__connector\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step\">\n        <span class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-number\">05<\/span>\n        <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-content\">\n          <h3>Step 5: Plan the Final Teeth<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            The implants are planned together with the final teeth,\n            smile, bite, bridge design, cleaning access and material.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__connector\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step\">\n        <span class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-number\">06<\/span>\n        <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-content\">\n          <h3>Step 6: Explain the Treatment Clearly<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            Before treatment begins, we explain the procedure, whether\n            grafting is needed, the number of stages, healing time,\n            temporary teeth, final teeth, implant system and overall\n            cost. The appointments for each stage including the\n            maintenance stages are scheduled before hand so you have\n            your full implant itinerary before you\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__connector\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step\">\n        <span class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-number\">07<\/span>\n        <div class=\"fms-treatment-plan__step-content\">\n          <h3>Step 7: Implant Placement and Healing<\/h3>\n          <p>\n            The implant may be placed immediately, or bone may need to\n            be rebuilt first. In suitable full-mouth cases, temporary\n            fixed teeth may sometimes be given soon after implant placement.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Closing message -->\n    <section class=\"fms-treatment-plan__section fms-treatment-plan__closing\">\n      <p>\n        Bone loss can make dental implant treatment more complex, but\n        <strong>complex does not necessarily mean impossible<\/strong>.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        Some patients need bone grafting.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        And others may be able to avoid grafting with techniques such\n        as All-on-4, pterygoid, zygomatic or selected basal implants.\n        The only way to know which group you belong to is to evaluate\n        your remaining bone properly.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p>\n        At FMS Dental, our goal is not to sell every patient the same\n        implant technique. It is to find the most sensible way to give\n        that individual patient stable, functional teeth using the bone\n        they have, rebuilding it where necessary and avoiding additional\n        surgery where a predictable graftless option is available.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p class=\"fms-treatment-plan__final-message\">\n        So, if you have previously been told\n        <strong>\u201cYou don&#8217;t have enough bone for implants,\u201d<\/strong>\n        consider getting a second assessment at FMS Dental.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p class=\"fms-treatment-plan__final-line\">\n        You may have more options than you were originally told.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<style>\n\/* FMS Dental treatment guide: isolated, responsive styles *\/\n.fms-treatment-plan {\n  --ftp-gold: #e8b96a;\n  --ftp-navy: #081726;\n  --ftp-white: #ffffff;\n  --ftp-muted: #536170;\n\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 1500px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 24px 10px;\n  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class=\"fms-implant-faq__heading\">\n      Frequently Asked Questions by patients looking for teeth replacement with Implants\n    <\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"fms-implant-faq__list\">\n\n      <!-- FAQ 1 -->\n      <details class=\"fms-implant-faq__item\" open>\n        <summary class=\"fms-implant-faq__question\">\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-faq__number\">01<\/span>\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-faq__question-text\">\n            Can you get teeth immediately if you have bone loss?\n          <\/span>\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-faq__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fms-implant-faq__answer\">\n          <p class=\"fms-implant-faq__lead\">In selected graftless full-mouth cases, yes.<\/p>\n\n          <p>\n            When implants achieve sufficient initial stability, a\n            provisional fixed bridge may be attached shortly after surgery\n            rather than leaving the patient without teeth during healing.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <p>\n            At FMS Dental, eligible All-on-4 and advanced graftless implant\n            patients may receive provisional fixed teeth within\n            approximately <strong>1-3 days<\/strong>, while the implants\n            continue to integrate with the bone. The definitive prosthesis\n            is generally planned after healing and osseointegration have\n            progressed.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <p>\n            Immediate teeth are not automatically suitable for everyone,\n            however. Bone quality, implant stability, bite and the type of\n            reconstruction all have to be considered first.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/details>\n\n      <!-- FAQ 2 -->\n      <details class=\"fms-implant-faq__item\">\n        <summary class=\"fms-implant-faq__question\">\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-faq__number\">02<\/span>\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-faq__question-text\">\n            Are graftless implants more affordable than bone grafting?\n          <\/span>\n          <span class=\"fms-implant-faq__toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fms-implant-faq__answer\">\n          <p class=\"fms-implant-faq__lead\">\n            Sometimes\u2026 but it depends on the case.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <p>\n            Avoiding a graft can reduce the number of procedures and\n            months of treatment. On the other hand, specialised treatments\n            such as zygomatic implants require advanced surgical expertise\n            and are expensive.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <p>\n            At FMS Dental, affordability is approached through\n            <strong>treatment planning rather than simply choosing the\n            cheapest implant<\/strong>.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <p>\n            Different proven implant systems and treatment protocols are\n            available at different price points. 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