I think hitting reply isolates the answer, so we don't interrupt the thread violating the original question. Using @gently places a post in my mailbox in case I don't look at Mayo Connect. And you can use the PM feature.
The bone grafts were originally for weaker or more shallow bone. But now they almost always place a bone plug or graft, when they pull a tooth, if you are planning on implants.
Those implants are wildly expensive. The minis were once less expensive.

I don't think the strict doc has the information in order. It is really difficult to keep up with the research on even one disease.
Oh, the bone markers are a serum draw P1NP and CTX. I would want them to decide if I'd rather continue on Forteo or if Reclast would seem more advantageous. They are generally used to determine if a medication is actually helping the bones become stronger. The DXA is important, but it is better not to wait a year to find out that a medication isn't building your bone.

It can be stressful to have a lot of dental work at the same time.