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Bone resorption
I just completed my braces treatment...this is the 3 Rd time I am being managed with braces for occlusion problem...now the OPG shows bone resorption at the lower jaw...wats the normal course for bone regeneration and is this of concern as I'm now 34 years old?
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Hello,
Usually major bone loss does not take place after orthodontic treatment .
But the fibres attaching the tooth to socket get degenerated.
It takes 3 to 6 months for proper regenration of bone and the fibres to get back.
So for 6 months retention appliance is mandatory to prevent from relapse.
Just know the cause of bone loss and check if there is major bone loss.
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Hello. Could u please provide me with the x rays that would have been taken to diagnose the bone resorption???
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