Can I get a bone graft and implant if I’m wearing braces?
Last Updated: Apr 24, 2013
I have a long history of periodontal disease and have finally gotten it under control. I’ve had osseous surgery on upper left and right , and bottom left and right. My gums are now healthy and measure with probing at 3’s. Well my bottom incisors # 23 and #24 are expected to be extracted. Implants are said to be needed. After consultation with my orthrodontist, I was told that once I get the braces on, my teeth will tighten and then #23 and #24 will be pulled. Once pulled and braces close space, they are saying I will only need 1 (one) implant. My question is: can an implant be put in with braces and can a bone graft be done with braces on ?
2 Comments on Can I get a bone graft and implant if I’m wearing braces?
Carlos Boudet, DDS, DICOI
06/19/2013
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