Causes of bone loss

Causes of bone loss

The main reason for the loss of bone tissue of the upper and lower jaw is the loss of a tooth. But chronic periodontitis or other inflammatory processes also contribute to the loss of jaw bone.

1. The loss of the lateral permanent teeth of the upper jaw leads to a reduction in the volume of the bone, due to the fact that there is no load and stress stimulus. The alveolar ridge often becomes so thin that the volume is no longer sufficient for implant placement. If such a problem occurs in the upper jaw, the dentist performs a sinus lift. With this technique, the floor of the maxillary sinus is raised, and the space created can now be filled with bone material.

2. Loss of implants or failed bone augmentation procedures can also cause severe jaw bone loss, as can tumors requiring (partial) jaw resection.

3. Loss of bone mass due to inflammation or disease. Other causes of jawbone loss are often associated with periodontal disease, namely severe or chronic periodontitis or peri-implantitis on existing implants.