Can I Get Implant-Supported Dentures with Severe Upper Jaw Bone Loss?
Having gaps in teeth may be disheartening, particularly when bone loss in the top jaw renders the replacement options unfeasible. Most patients reach me contemplating whether implant dentures are still viable when there is considerable bone loss. The answer is that a few solutions are available even in such complicated cases. Bone loss in the upper jaw is more prevalent than people know. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 26% of people 65 and older have eight or fewer teeth, and many suffer from decreased jawbone density. Bone loss is a natural process following tooth … Continue reading
