If I get dentures, will that cause or accelerate bone loss in the jaw?
Question
If I get dentures, will that cause or accelerate bone loss in the jaw? will full dentures cause or accelerate jaw bone loss.
Answer
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Complete/full dentures are known to cause bone loss, but they don't accelerate it. Reduction of the jaw height is common when you wear dentures, as the forces due to the teeth on the jaws induce its loss.
If you are concerned about bone loss, the only next possible option would be implants, which costs very high but are integrated with the jaw bone and each tooth is placed individually.
