Bone Resorption Following Tooth Extraction
Did you know that following the loss of a tooth that the jaw bone begins to shrink (resorb) immediately? This phenomenon of resorption occurs with regards to height and thickness, and affects the soft tissues. Most researchers are arriving at the same conclusion; 50% change in the width of the bony ridge, 2/3 of which occurs in the 3 months following the extraction. Resorption in the vertical direction is stated to a lesser extent, from 1-4.5mm. This resorption process is more pronounced when more than one tooth is extracted.
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