If a patient has been missing his or her natural teeth for some time, a substantial amount of bone resorption is likely. This lack of bone makes placing endosseous dental implants a challenge. Typically, bone-grafting techniques have been used to address this problem; however, bone-grafting techniques require two surgical procedures, are time consuming and costly for the patient. Although bone-grafts are still available and widely used, a bone condenser can eliminate the need for a bone-grafting procedure before implant placement.
