Can you have too much bone loss for a bone graft?

The answer to your question is no. If you have too much bone loss you may not get all the bone back with a bone graft, but you can certainly have one. The only way to tell you what is best in your particular case is by looking at your x-rays and in your mouth. You can move a tooth into an extraction site as you describe and place an implant next to it, but you can also close the gap with orthodontics and eliminate the need for an implant. Make sure you talk to your dentist about all your options. Only he or she has the information necessary to counsel you on what is best for you. Good luck! Dr. Carlos Boudet