May 18, 2021
Do I need bone graft after tooth extraction?
The whole purpose of the bone around a tooth is to hold your tooth firmly in place.
Once that tooth is removed, the bone shrinks fast.
Within 6 month after the tooth removal, bone height can shrink 25-30% and depth can shrink 30%.
If you don't plan to replace the tooth with a dental implant, it may not be significant but if you ...