{"id":130,"date":"2016-04-15T11:50:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T10:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capitaldental.net\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2026-09-15T21:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:45:12","slug":"dental-implants-options-for-patients-who-have-suffered-bone-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitaldental.net\/blog\/dental-implants-options-for-patients-who-have-suffered-bone-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental implants: options for patients who have suffered bone loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dental implants<\/a> are a great, modern way to replace missing teeth, but some patients are still being told by their dentist that they are unsuitable for implant treatment because they lack the bone density to support them. At Capital Dental in Twickenham, we know this isn\u2019t the case. Our skilled implant dentist Dr Sunny Luthra can treat even complex implant cases, giving you back a beautiful, functional smile.<\/p>\n

\"dentalWhat is bone loss?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When we lose teeth, the jaw bone frequently starts to resorb or shrink back without the tooth roots in place. This is a common problem in patients who have worn conventional dentures for some years, because while the dentures replace the crowns of the teeth, they do not replace the roots. Bone shrinkage can make the placement of dental implants more complex \u2013 but by no means impossible.<\/p>\n

How dental implants help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dental implants help to prevent bone loss because they replace the root portion of your missing teeth. Placed in direct contact with the bone in a small operation, carried out under local or general anaesthetic here at our Twickenham<\/a> dental practice, the implants are osteoconductive \u2013 meaning they support bone growth.<\/p>\n

What if I\u2019ve already experienced bone loss?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have been wearing traditional dentures for many years, your dentist<\/a> may have told you that you cannot have dental implants because bone loss has already happened. We are keen to reassure you that this isn\u2019t the case \u2013 you may just need an additional procedure to rebuild your bone first.<\/p>\n

At our Twickenham clinic Dr Luthra is able to provide bone grafts and sinus lifts, both of which are designed to regenerate the bone in your jaw prior to placing dental implants. Donor bone \u2013 your own or bone from another human, animal, or synthetic source \u2013 is used in the rebuilding process and left to heal before implants are fitted.