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Should I Be Concerned For Losing Total Bone Mass In Mouth?
Hello Doctor - Perhaps I am reaching out to the wrong specialist but I ll try anyway. I have a severe problem. I have lost almost the total bone mass in my mouth. I am wondering what is going to happen now that I can t get a bone graft done since my bone is almost gone. My teeth are barely holding on.
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
hello, Thanks for your query,
the bone loss could be because of the progression of the gum disease or improprer maintenance of the oral hygiene, or secondary to diabetes...the bone loss can be treated by bone grafting in the back teeth region...you need to take some radiographs like OPG to assess the bone height and plan treatment...consult a gum specialist for further....
with regards
the bone loss could be because of the progression of the gum disease or improprer maintenance of the oral hygiene, or secondary to diabetes...the bone loss can be treated by bone grafting in the back teeth region...you need to take some radiographs like OPG to assess the bone height and plan treatment...consult a gum specialist for further....
with regards
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