Jawbone Loss and Deterioration
Reasons for Jawbone Loss and Deterioration
There are many conditions that can cause jawbone deterioration and loss that may require a bone grafting procedure.
- Tooth extractions
- Periodontal disease
- Dentures and ridgework
- Trauma
- Misalignment of teeth
- Osteomyelitis, or infection in the bone and bone marrow of the jaw
- Tumors
- Developmental deformities
- Sinus deficiencies