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What exactly does it mean if you have a deteriorating jaw bone?
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Loss of bone: The bone of the jaw or the bone that supports teeth is important for long term function. This may be a serious problem and you should address it.
Answered 5/25/2013
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Bone Loss: The amount of bone is getting less. Since bone is necessary to hold any type of restoration, loss of bone significantly alters your future use and you restorative options.
Answered 8/13/2013
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