Your 2026 Guide to Dent Bone & Dental Implants

An x-ray of a patients mouth with significant bone loss around the base of their teeth. No text on image.

“Dent bone” refers to the loss of jawbone that happens after a tooth and its root go missing, or when infection damages the surrounding bone. Understanding what dent bone loss is, and how it impacts your candidacy for dental implants, matters for anyone considering implant treatment in 2026. This guide explains the causes, signs, treatment […]