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Which problems arise from an edentulous alveolar ridge and how can they be avoided?
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Alveolar ridge: Gi problems as food is not chewed properly. Loss of vertical dimension (face shrinks), loss of proprioception. Solution is to have a set of dentures with or without implants. Implants will keep the bone healthy. Without implants the bone will continue to atrophy causing the denture to become loose.
Answered 2/10/2014
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