Reasons and Prevention of Jawbone Loss
Jawbone loss can be caused by a variety of factors. While gum disease and tooth loss are the most common causes, tissue loss in the jaw can also be caused by a variety of other dental disorders. Smoking, for example, can impair bone density throughout the body and the jaw. Only an experienced dentist can help you in jawbone loss treatment.
The reasons for bone loss
Bone loss is a well-known side effect of tooth loss and severe periodontitis. Bacteria destroy underlying jawbone area and the periodontal ligaments that connect bone and tooth. Tooth loss, especially multiple teeth loss, is the most prevalent cause of bone loss. The stimulus of chewing and pressure help to protect the jawbone. When you lose a tooth, the bone "resorbs" (resorbs) back into your body. 25% of bone is lost in the first year after tooth extraction, and it continues.
The alveolar bone, which surrounds and supports the tooth, shows signs of bone loss. The tooth anchoring ridges are formed by this bone. Both vertically and horizontally, these edges deteriorate. Dentures, whether complete or partial, do not alleviate the problem since they exert very less biting pressure than natural teeth, as little as ten percent or less. The upper jaw molar removal can result in increased bone resorption when the sinus cavity expands. When there are no teeth, the air pressure inside sinus cavity can cause bone resorption in the sinus lining.
Bone loss for other reasons
Bone loss can be triggered by misplaced teeth, which create a condition in which normal chewing is rare, resulting in a lack of the necessary stimulus to the bone.
Bone loss can occur as a result of a bone infection.
A big facial tumor may necessitate the excision of the tumor as well as a portion of the jaw.
Dentures wear down the ridges and speed up bone loss. When you bite, pressure is applied to the rise, causing bone resorption. This is the principal cause of persistent difficulty fitting dentures, painful places, and chewing hardness or pain. Denture wearers may also endure a less-noticed complication of bone loss.
When bones lose density, they become more porous. Diet, disease, hormone imbalance, lifestyle, and tooth loss can all cause bone density to deteriorate.
Using our CT scanner to capture 3D images, we can detect low-density bone ahead of time. The denser the bone is in actuality, the whiter the texture on the X-ray. Our emergency dentists can thus prevent or take necessary measures by employing special dental implants that draws bone, resulting in denser bone around the implant.
How can bone loss be prevented?
Bone loss can be avoided by implanting a substitute tooth with a root capable of applying the same pressure as your original teeth. This is done right after the tooth extraction by using dental implants to replace single teeth or denture.
A dental bridge or a dental implant with three to four teeth supported by two implants can provide 99% of the chewing power of your natural teeth. A denture supported by dental implants delivers roughly 60% to 70% of normal biting force while also preventing bone loss.
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**Disclaimer: This content is not a professional dental or medical advice and does not imply a relationship between patient and care provider or the doctors.