The body will dissolve your bone graft within 6-12 months unless you place an implant. When there is nothing to exert pressure on your existing bone, it begins to resorb. That’s why it is crucial that you proceed with your dental implant treatment as soon as the surgical site heals. If more bone loss has occurred before you get dental implants, you will need to repeat the bone graft procedure. Now, if you have missing teeth in your mouth, this can cause malocclusions in the future. And if it happens to be in the upper jaw, your sinuses may drop down occupying the space that your tooth roots once did. This will require a sinus lift and will complicate your treatment further.