7 Response of the jawbone after tooth loss Teeth can be lost for a number of reasons. This loss not only affects your appearance, speech and eating, but can also lead to problems of the entire organism. The natural process of bone degradation also causes the gingiva to recede. This could result in exposed tooth necks of the adjacent teeth, which in turn could increase sensitivity to pain. Most dental treatments with substitute materials are performed to restore the original shape and dimension of your jawbone following tooth loss, gum disease or trauma. Immediately after tooth extraction, your dentist can take proactive measures to preserve your bone. In this case, the resulting tooth cavity, i.e. the area in the jawbone in which the root of the tooth was located, can be filled with substitute materials. This counteracts the natural remodeling or degradation process of the bone. This can also arrest recession of the gingiva. Tooth gaps can be closed both functionally and esthetically in several ways and with different materials. A scientifically recognized treatment option for gaps is the restoration with dental implants. To place an implant, the jawbone should be as close as possible to its original size and shape.
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