What is the most common cause of bone loss in dentistry?
Periodontitis is a severe gum infection that can lead to tooth loss, bone loss and other serious health complications.
How does perio cause bone loss?
If the infection isn’t treated it causes a breakdown of the gum tissue, forming pockets around the teeth, which can then become loose and either fall out or need to be extracted. This results in bone loss, which can have a severe impact on your overall health.
How long does it take for dental bone loss to occur?
Bone loss can occur very quickly after tooth extraction, often in as little as six weeks, so it is important to have a plan for replacement ready.
Can dental bone regenerate?
Periodontal regeneration is a method of treatment to get bone to grow back again around a tooth after bone & ligament loss caused by gum disease. It is particularly successful for some types of bone cavities. The main aim is to restore the tooth to its original state before the damage occurred.
