Question 1

need dentist advice, do snap- in dentures prevent bone loss? i cannot afford all on 4's. i am concerned about bone loss?

Accepted Answer

: Bone loss is natural as we age, but poor oral hygiene and loss of teeth accelerate this process. Since you are concerned about bone loss see a dentist or a periodontist for treatment to prevent bone loss. Try to keep the teeth you have ,your  too young to seek dentures.

Question 2

i realize traditional dentures cannot stop bone loss in jaws but do implant-supported and implant-retained dentures prevent bone loss to jaw?

Accepted Answer

: The stability of implant supported dentures prevents further bone loss. One must still practice good oral hygiene.

Question 3

i can no longer wear dentures because of bone loss. are there any solutions to my problem?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: This is not an orthopaedic problem but a dental problem.  It could be caused by taking some bone preserving drugs as fosimax.  Talk to you dentist.

Question 4

can dentures help reduce bone loss in areas where teeth have been extracted?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: While dentures cannot prevent the loss of bone, i think that dentures slow the process down.

Question 5

will partial dentures decrease the chances of bone loss in the jaw due to bone resorption?

Accepted Answer

Probably not!: Individuals at greatest risk for osteonecrosis of the jaw with bisphosphonates are those with recent surgery, inlcuding root canal, and more commonly with patients who recived radiation therapy to the jaw area.  I did a medline search and could find no association with partial plates or dentures (after tooth extraction  is remote!).  Another option is Evista (raloxifene) or estrogen. No association!

Question 6

if a person wears partial dentures but keeps some of their natural teeth, does this mean bone loss and sagging of the jawbone won't be as pronounced?

Accepted Answer

Partials and bone: In a word, NO. Wearing of partial dentures, even when skillfully done, does little to prevent bone loss and bone sagging. In fact, when not skillfully done, or when the best treatment is OTHER than partials, bone loss may be aggravated or worsened. See a qualified oral surgeon to discuss other options like dental implants, rather than "clip on" partials

Question 7

can you still get dentures if you have little to no solid bone left?

Accepted Answer

No: Dentures need to sit on or be anchored to something...If no mandibular ridge, hard to do. Uppers will certainly have maxillary structure.  You need to see a dentist that fits dentures to determine your options.

Question 8

could facial sagging due to bone atrophy related to toothlessness be reversed by wearing dentures?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, the denture base can be built up to support the tissues.

Question 9

need a full denture for my bottom teeth but can't afford a lot and the bone is gone. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a Prosthodontist: See the specialist. They will provide you with the best options. If they aren't able to treat you due to finances, they may be able to direct you to the best alternative provider. Often this will be the postgraduate prosthodontic program at one of the dental schools. Good luck.

Question 10

can you still get dentures if you have little to no jaw bone left (osteoporosis)?

Accepted Answer

If there is minimal: If there is minimal jaw bone dentures may prove difficult to fit.  This is really better answered by a dentist.

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Need dentist advice, do snap- in dentures prevent bone loss? i cannot afford all on 4's. i am concerned about bone loss?

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I realize traditional dentures cannot stop bone loss in jaws but do implant-supported and implant-retained dentures prevent bone loss to jaw?

A member asked:

I can no longer wear dentures because of bone loss. are there any solutions to my problem?

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Can dentures help reduce bone loss in areas where teeth have been extracted?

A member asked:

Will partial dentures decrease the chances of bone loss in the jaw due to bone resorption?

A member asked:

If a person wears partial dentures but keeps some of their natural teeth, does this mean bone loss and sagging of the jawbone won't be as pronounced?

A member asked:

Can you still get dentures if you have little to no solid bone left?

A member asked:

Could facial sagging due to bone atrophy related to toothlessness be reversed by wearing dentures?

A member asked:

Need a full denture for my bottom teeth but can't afford a lot and the bone is gone. what can i do?

A member asked:

Can you still get dentures if you have little to no jaw bone left (osteoporosis)?

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