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Why sufficient bone is needed to place dental implants

Oct. 15 2022

happy woman smiling, looking beautiful and elegantDo you think about dental implants to replace your missing teeth? If so, you need to make sure you are a proper candidate. Dr. Dean Glasser of Implant and General Dentistry of Long Island in Melville, NY, explains the need for enough bone to support implants in the future properly.

Why do I need sufficient bone for the placement of dental implants?

When you lose a natural adult tooth, the bone around that tooth begins to resorb or break down. This is because the bone is no longer being stimulated by the tooth root. If you don’t replace the tooth, the bone loss will continue and can eventually lead to severe problems. Dental implants are placed surgically by a professional into the jawbone to act as artificial roots and help prevent further bone loss while being used for supporting dental crowns, dental bridges, or full dentures. For dental implants to be successful, patients need to have enough bone present to support them. If you don’t have enough bone, there are a few options available to you. Dr. Dean Glasser can go through these solutions with you during a consultation appointment to assist you in better understanding the ways in which you can prepare your smile for the placement of dental implants.

These solutions include:

  • Bone grafting - the most common solution is bone grafting. This is a process where natural bone or material is used to rebuild the ridge of the dental arch to allow dental implants to be placed into them. The process takes some time but allows patients to obtain dental implants at a later date.
  • Mini dental implants - while traditional implants require sufficient bone for successful placement, mini dental implants are smaller and shorter and can be placed in areas where traditional dental implants cannot. Once placed, they can still stimulate bone growth through osseointegration, keeping the implants firmly in place for many years.

Schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Dean Glasser of Melville, NY, today!

If you’re considering dental implants and want to ensure you are a proper candidate, call our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Dean Glasser of Implant and General Dentistry of Long Island. The office can be reached by calling 631-423-6767 to make an appointment with our professionals.


Dr. Dean Glasser is a respected Cosmetic and General Dentist, serving Melville, NY and the greater Long Island area. A Professor at Columbia University Dental School, Dr. Glasser is recognized as a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and as a Fellow of the following organizations: the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Association of Hospital Dentistry and the Misch Implant Institute.

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My family and I have been using Dr. Glasser for 30 years. He is the best! He is a professional through and through as well a great guy. He's honest, ethical & always has his patients best interest at heart. He did an excellent job on my implants and caps I could not have gotten a better more beautiful new set of teeth any where else. - Richard G.

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