Can You Rebuild A Jaw Bone Without Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m just wondering if you can rebuild jaw bone ? I don’t mean by adding jaw implants. My jaw bones are very thin and just wondering if he’s able to rebuild jaw bone back up?

A: The key question is why is the jaw bone thin? If it is naturally thin then trying to build it out even with bone grafts will fail/be absorbed. if it is thin by some process (was once thicker) than onlay bone grafts may be more successful.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World Renowned Plastic Surgeon