A member asked:

Docs, could a dentist delay bone shrinkage on 3rd molar area that had a tooth break in pieces?

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Not efficiently: Alveolar bone, tooth housing bone, exists only to support teeth (or implants). If a tooth is lost, the alveolar bone shrinks away. If necessary there are bone grafting procedures available. Talk your concerns over with your dentist.

Answered 5/7/2014

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