While implant placement procedures and techniques have advanced quite a bit, allowing for everything from single-tooth to full-arch replacement, the implant still requires supporting tissue to properly anchor it. That is why so many patients are unsure if they qualify, since tooth loss is often accompanied by tissue loss. Luckily, bone grafting provides a path forward in those cases.

Once gum disease has advanced far enough, simply brushing and flossing isn’t enough to get back under control. Whether laser gum therapy or conventional means, your periodontist, a dentist specializing in gum disease therapy, will work to preserve and regenerate healthy tissue by removing diseased tissue.