Resorption: Frequently Asked Questions

Resorption is a physiologic or pathologic condition associated with loss of bone, cementum and/or dentin. There are different types of resorption such as external, internal, inflammatory, replacement and surface. Its etiology is unknown, even though it commonly is associated with trauma. EXTERNAL: a pathologic process that initiates from the periodontium affecting the external surface of the tooth. Can be further classified by location: cervical, lateral or apical. Or type: surface, inflammatory or replacement. ...

When we loose one or all the teeth in our mouth, (probably because of decay, gum disease, traumatism, etc.), a process of bone loss or bone atrophy begins. The function of the maxillary and mandibular bone is to support the teeth. When these teeth are lost, a process of bone reabsorption begins that is accelerated in most of the cases for the pressure of the removable denture .In some occasions the reabsorptions are so large that it is almost impossible tolerating or achieving good retention in a traditional removable denture. ...

When we one or all the teeth in our mouth, (probably because of decay, gum disease, traumatism, etc.), a process of bone loss or bone atrophy begins. The function of the maxillary and mandibular bone is to support the teeth. When these teeth are lost, a process of bone reabsorption begins that is accelerated in most of the cases for the pressure of the removable denture .In some occasions the reabsorptions is so large that it is almost impossible tolerating or achieving good retention in a traditional removable denture. ...

The implants initially lose molecular weight, then strength and finally mass. The implant mass usually starts to reduce at 35 weeks. As a guide the resorption times of the implants are 2 to 4 years.

With implants we don't only replace the teeth that we have lost, restoring the function and the Aesthetics The bone loss is also stopped because the bone receives the stimulus of the mastication again. Therefore, it is important to replace the missing teeth with implants as soon as possible after they were lost.

You can purchase the test or your doctor can order a laboratory test that will indicate your level of bone resorption. This test is called RestoreSM BONE-LOSS NTx. It measures NTx, a molecule released during bone breakdown.

Your doctor can either order a laboratory test or perform a test in his/her office that will indicate your level of bone resorption This test is called OSTEOMARK NTx. It measures NTx, a molecule released during bone breakdown.

In a 1994 study by Maj. Anthony M. Macisaac DDS, and Col. Michael M. Hoen DDS, Dip. Endo., they were able to show internal bleaching was safe. This conclusion was based on the fact that earlier cases showing resorption had not placed a base prior to bleaching, a thermo catalytic technique was used in the majority of the cases, and many of the patients had a history of trauma prior to bleaching. Intracoronal bleaching is safe provided the doctor places a glass ionomer plug in the canal prior to placing the bleach. ...

Yes. Your NTx level should go down as soon as three months of starting antiresorptive therapy. Drug that slow down bone resorption can help prevent and/or treat osteoporosis by lowering the level of bone resorption. OSTEOMARK NTx can be used to slow your response to therapy.

Yes. Your NTx level should go down as soon as three months of starting anti-resorptive therapy. Drugs that slow down bone resorption can help prevent and/or treat osteoporosis by lowering the level of bone resorption. RESTORESM BONE-LOSS NTx can be used to show your response to therapy.