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Most people don't realise that when a denture is worn it places pressure on the gums and the bone and leads to accelerated bone loss (bone resorption) in the jaws. When a tooth is lost the dental jaw bone no longer gets the stimulation from chewing that it gets when a tooth or an implant is present. A denture bangs down on the gum and this adverse pressure causes bone loss to occur faster than if there is no denture in the area. It is for this reason that we rarely recommend a denture as the treatment of choice particularly in the long term. Dentures also make it harder to clean the teeth and there tends to be more plaque related gum disease and tooth decay in denture wearers. The images below demonstrate the bone loss that occurs when dentures are worn over a prolonged period of time.  This is the lower jaw in profile. Note the bone levels.
 Once the teeth are lost there is no longer any positive stimulation to the bone and it is lost through atrophy. This is similar to the loss of muscle when your arm is in a cast.
 As much as 50% of the bone can be lost in the first year after tooth loss. This is why it is important to replace missing teeth with implants as soon as possible.
 Placement of a traditional denture temporarily replaces the missing teeth and gum. However as the bone loss is accelerated the dentures require replacement on average every 3 years. Each time they are replaced they get larger and sit on less bone. This is why dentures tend to become more problematic over time and why many people can't tolerate them in the end.
 The bone loss continues.
 The dentures get larger as the bone loss continues and they become more uncomfortable.
 The bone loss continues.
 The denture is increased in size to allow for the lost gum and bone.
 More bone is lost over time.
 The denture becomes harder to wear as it is larger and looser. A lot of bone has been lost and the gum gets more irritated from the extra movement. At this stage many people can no longer tolerate dentures and either stop eating solid foods or look at the options of dental implants. Dental implants can be performed with bone grafting at this stage but it is much better to get them done while the bone is still there.
 Partial Denture Bone Loss: The pictures above show the effects of a partial denture on the jaw bone. Just like a full denture the bone melts away as it is being constantly presses upon. Partial dentures also lead to bone loss as they too put undesirable pressure on the gum. If the denture has clasps on the teeth it can loosen them over time or lead to decay and gum disease. A dental implant will help maintain the bone whereas a denture will encourage bone loss. Dental clinic in Qatar, dental clinic Qatar, Doha. Dr Ghassan dental clinic in Qatar Doha provide dentist and hygienist care. Amalgam Dental filling, white dental filling are provided by drilling or by dental laser. The dentist Dr Ghassan use white tooth dental filling. White teeth filling and white tooth filling are better than amalgam tooth filling. Cosmetic dentist and cosmetic dental appearance is better with white tooth filling than amalgam tooth filling. Dental Bridge, dental crowns, dental veneers are part of cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry gives better smile teeth. Dental lasers are speciality of the clinic. Dental diode 980nm is used by the dentist in Doha Qatar clinic. Dentistry has come a long way since the days of painful extractions without anaesthesia. Today, laser technology, porcelain and resin composite fillings, and better patient management have improved the image of the dentist, and have lessened the usual anxiety and fear most people feel facing the dreaded dental drill. Amalgam Fillings, white fillings and root canal treatment. Dental X-Ray and dental xray with dental ct scan. Periodontal and gum disease treatment. Crowns metal or non metal crowns. Metal dental Bridges and non metal dental bridges. Dental Filling (Composite), Dental Filling (Casted Chrome-Cobalt, Dental Filling (Casted Gold) and tooth coloured dental Filling (White Inceram) are available. Metal Crowns, Non-Precious Metal Crowns, Precious Metal Crowns, Inceram Crowns with no metal, Zircon Crowns, and the Da Vinvi aesthetic Crowns, Da Vinci Veneers. Endodontic also known as Root Canal Treatment for Incisal teeth, Premolar teeth, Molar teeth with Laser Treatment for pain free dentist treatment and dentistry. Teeth and tooth Extraction performed at the clinic. Simple tooth extraction, Semi-Surgical or Surgical tooth Extraction with total anaesthesia covers for pain free dental procedure in this Qatar dental clinic Doha. Gingivectomy, Perinectomy, gum biopsy and treatment for Impacted Wisdom Tooth are offered in this dental clinic Doha Qatar. Teeth whitening and tooth whitening either use at home tray type or Whitening dentist Chair-Side, tooth whitening and teeth whitening with Britesmile ot Zoom tooth whitening. Dental implant, mini implants and dental braces are offered. 6 month dental braces and invisible dental braces invisilign are one of the best dental braces available. Also offer Periodontal Treatment Pocket Curettage and Swab & Culture and treatment for dental abscess and gingivitis management. | 
