Dental Implants After Bone Loss
Can you get dental implants with low bone density? Learn about bone grafts, sinus lifts, and zygomatic implants from our Palm Beach Gardens experts.
Jan 20, 2026
Dental Implants After Bone Loss: Restoring Your Smile's Foundation
A common misconception in restorative dentistry is that once you have lost jawbone volume, you are no longer a candidate for permanent teeth. While it is true that implants require a sturdy foundation, modern technology allows us to provide dental implants after bone loss with incredibly high success rates. At Gardens Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry, our in-house periodontist, Dr. Jesse Lemoine, uses advanced surgical techniques to rebuild your smile’s foundation, ensuring that even patients with severe atrophy can achieve a beautiful, stable result.
What Causes Jawbone Loss?
The jawbone is a "use it or lose it" tissue. When you lose a tooth, the bone no longer receives the stimulation it needs from chewing forces, and the body begins to resorb that mineral content. Within the first year of tooth loss, a significant amount of bone width and height can vanish. Other factors include:
Advanced Gum Disease: Periodontitis destroys the supportive bone around your teeth.
Long-Term Denture Wear: Dentures accelerate bone loss by putting pressure on the boney ridge.
Trauma: Facial injuries can result in immediate loss of bone and tooth structure.
Advanced Solutions: Bone Grafting and Sinus Lifts
If your 3D scan shows insufficient bone, we don't turn you away. Instead, we offer specialized procedures to grow the bone back:
Bone Graft for Implants: We place specialized bone minerals into the area of loss. Over several months, your body replaces this material with new, living bone.
Sinus Lift: For the upper jaw, if the sinus cavity is too close to the implant site, we gently lift the sinus membrane and place a graft underneath to create the necessary height for a secure implant.
Ridge Augmentation: This procedure restores the natural "ridge" of the jaw, ensuring the implant is surrounded by thick, healthy bone and gum tissue for a natural look.
Innovative Implant Options for Low Bone Density
In some cases, we can bypass the need for extensive grafting altogether by using specialized technology:
Zygomatic Implants: These specialized implants anchor into the cheekbone (zygoma) instead of the jawbone, providing a solution for those with severe upper-jaw atrophy.
All-on-4® Technique: By strategically tilting the implants, we can often utilize the existing "strong" bone at the front of the jaw, allowing for a full set of teeth without the need for a sinus lift or extensive grafting.
Mini Implants: In specific scenarios, narrower implants may be used where bone volume is limited.
Why Specialized Expertise Matters
Handling complex cases of bone loss requires a surgical specialist with a deep understanding of facial anatomy. Dr. Jesse Lemoine is a board-certified periodontist with years of experience in hard and soft tissue reconstruction. By combining his surgical precision with the restorative artistry of Dr. Hans Almanzar, we ensure that your dental implants aren't just functional, but also aesthetically beautiful and built to last a lifetime. We utilize the latest 3D imaging to plan your surgery with sub-millimeter accuracy before we even begin, providing a level of care that is standard in Palm Beach Gardens.
Schedule Your Bone Density Evaluation in Palm Beach Gardens
Don't let a "no" from another dentist be the final word. If you've been told you aren't a candidate for surgery, visit Gardens Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry for a second opinion. We specialize in complex cases and implant options for low bone density. Contact us today to schedule your 3D imaging consultation and take the first step toward a secure, permanent smile in the hands of experts who care about your long-term success.
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