What diseases cause alveolar bone loss?

Too many: There are too many causes to list here. These range from systemic diseases to issues related to oral hygiene. Medications and diet may also play a role. It is best to speak with the practitioner who made the diagnosis and to look at your individual risk factors.

Perio, endo, prosth: Periodontitis is a disease which causes alveolar bone loss, locallized or generalized. Malocclusion is also cause localized bone loss in the area of interference. Pulpal pathology (endodontal pathology) also causes bone loss as the drainage of the localized inflammation leads to vertical bone loss. Any prolonged, or chronic irritation or condition will lead to bone loss.