Posts Tagged ‘ Bone Resorption’

What is a bone graft? Do I need one?

Bone Grafting Procedures are Commonly Needed Before Placing Implants: In order to place an implant the jawbone must have a certain amount of thickness (width), length and density.   Sometimes when a tooth and its surrounding structures have suffered from things such as infection or bone resorption the site can be deemed unsuitable for the placement […]

Resorption

Resorption: The process of losing substance. For example, when bone is surgically reshaped, it undergoes both new formation and resorption. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5327