There are some situations where almost
the entire jaw bone has disappeared and the gum that used
to cover the bone has also shrunk.
This gives the appearance that the entire face has fallen
in. In such cases patients can run the risk of breaking
the jaw which is very thin and fragile.
The treatment therefore requires the jaws to be built
up with bone grafts before implants are placed. The treatment
becomes essential to allow the patient to continue to
function,
Above Left: 3D view (CT Scan) of the jaw before
and after bone grafts.
Above Right: Cross-sectional view in the front
of the mouth showing a CT Scan before and after grafting
Therefore there are a whole range of jaw shapes and sizes that
need treatment. Ranging form thin high ridges to jaws where
there is very little bone left.
