Originally Posted by KSMacy

Thank you so much for your informative reply. I guess the bottom line for me, is to trust the oral surgeon. My plan (if I can afford it) is to have implants placed for the lower denture. I don't think he can place the implants at the time of the surgery and he has to do the bone grafting first. I had asked why the grafts couldn't be placed, only where the implants would go. I can't see paying for grafts in areas where there will be no implants. I'm not sure I got a clear answer. I was so nervous I might have missed the reason.

Thank you again. I'm so glad I found this site and do feel a bit better about this whole thing.

Jane