Q.
Is it possible and beneficial to have bone fragments inserted into the gap left by an extracted tooth in order to reduce bone loss/re-absorbment? I am concerned that when I have the loose tooth taken out (the furthest tooth back in the lower jaw) that the forward teeth will move back and create bigger gaps to trap food, and that the bone around the tooth next to it will shrink, causing that tooth to loosen. I was hoping there was some way to stop a sort of chain reaction happening, which is what I believe has happened with other teeth I’ve had to have replace with implants.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you. Regards, Chriss Davies.
Is it possible and beneficial to have bone fragments inserted into the gap left by an extracted tooth in order to reduce bone loss/re-absorbment? I am concerned that when I have the loose tooth taken out (the furthest tooth back in the lower jaw) that the forward teeth will move back and create bigger gaps to trap food, and that the bone around the tooth next to it will shrink, causing that tooth to loosen. I was hoping there was some way to stop a sort of chain reaction happening, which is what I believe has happened with other teeth I’ve had to have replace with implants.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you. Regards, Chriss Davies.
A.
Hello Chriss, thank you for your enquiry. In my professional opinion, it makes more sense to have dental implants put in, as bone will only be re-absorbed. Talk to your dentist, they will understand your situation and help you come up with the treatment plan that will be most beneficial to you. Hope this is helpful.
Hello Chriss, thank you for your enquiry. In my professional opinion, it makes more sense to have dental implants put in, as bone will only be re-absorbed. Talk to your dentist, they will understand your situation and help you come up with the treatment plan that will be most beneficial to you. Hope this is helpful.
Dr Nick Fahey
Woodborough House Dental Practice
21 Reading Road, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 7LR
Web: www.woodboroughhouse.com Tel: Tel: 0118 984 3108
Harley Street Dental Studio
42 Harley Street, London W1G 9PR
Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.comTel: 020 7636 5981
