Braces with missing teeth

In the very near future, I'm going to the periodontist about extracting a tooth (#19) and getting a bone graft.  I understand that I'll need to get an implant to avoid future problems, but I'm curious about getting braces (either invisalign or whatever).  I understand that I would need to get the braces completed before my implant is placed into the jaw.  However, I'm curious on the time-frame I have before bone resorption.    I understand these are questions I should be asking an orthodontist or periodontist, but I'm wondering if there's anyone out there that can appease my curiosity.


Thanks in advance.

[Cycl3Chick]

honestly, you need to talk to both your periodontist and an orthodontist and have them look at your bone with xrays and make a judgement based on your own anatomy.  Everyone is different and will respond to treatment differently.  You might could even get the 2 doctors to talk to each other and come up with a solution together.