decimate â(third-person singular simple present decimates, present participle decimating, simple past and past participle decimated). ( 1 Roman history) To kill one man chosen by lot out of every ten in a legion or other military group. 2  c. 1650, Jeremy Taylor; from volume 1 of an 1835 edition of his works):
Additonal reasons why patching is important. This excerpt from The administrator shortcut guide to patch management explains the cost of having poor security and the benefits of fitting patching into your overall security.
For implants to successfully heal, there must be adequate bone in the implant site. If the site is lacking adding bone or bone grafting can be done. Depending on the type of grafting needed this may increase the need for post op meds and recovery time.