Bone degeneration begins to occur immediately when a tooth is extracted. The remaining bones shrink very fast in the beginning, and then they slowly continue to deteriorate with time. Such bone shrinkage can lead to implant failure. However, there are ways to prevent bone degeneration after tooth removal. Ridge preservation is a procedure in which...
During your dental examination, the dentist examines your tooth infection carefully, surrounding gums, and other dental structures. The dentist may also administer x-rays and other diagnostic tests to analyze underlying bone structures and dental anatomy. And accordingly, the dentist may begin treatment for your tooth infection. When the infection is contained in the enamel that...