[Osteoporosis and jaw bone reduction].
The relationship between osteoporosis and residual ridge reduction has been investigated in many studies. As a result it can be concluded that it is not easy to measure the extent of osteoporosis of the jaws. Several studies have shown that individuals with general signs of osteoporosis do not necessary have an osteoporotic mandible or maxilla. The same applies to the relationship between osteoporosis and residual ridge reduction in edentulous patients and osteoporosis and bone loss in patients with periodontal diseases. Taken into account the positive effect of healthy food intake and functional loading in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, it can be expected that they also influence the bone quality of the jaws. Preservation of strategic teeth or roots under the overdenture as well as the insertion of implants have a positive effect on the bone of the jaws.
van Waas
M A
MA
Vakgroep Orale Functieleer, Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen.
Corten
F G
FG
Netelenbos
J C
JC
D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000473:pathology; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000473:pathology*