Bone grafting in Nashua, NH

The jawbone stays strong because tooth roots stimulate it when you chew. After a tooth is lost or removed, that stimulation stops and the bone gradually shrinks, with much of the change in the first year. Gum disease, infection, injury, and long-term denture wear can also reduce bone. Without enough bone in height and width, an implant can't be placed securely. Bone loss can also change the shape of the face and make dentures fit poorly.

Bone grafting is about more than filling a space. The goal is to create living, healthy bone. Dr. Balani holds a PhD in bone biology from the University of Bern, and his research at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital has been published in journals including the Journal of Clinical Investigation and Science Translational Medicine. That background informs how he evaluates your bone, chooses materials, and times implant placement.