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Question:
I recently lost my left lower molar and the bridge it was attached to. So now my last two teeth in that area are missing. I have considered implants, but because of the cost I thought maybe I would
give a partial plate a try...maybe the Valplast type you have mentioned before.
Would such a plate help prevent bone loss, and would it stay in place with no rear tooth to anchor onto? ...Visitor from CA
Answer:
The Valplast partial may stay in place but it also accelerates bone loss. By applying vertical pressure to the toothless ridge, it will cause your bone to continue to recede. This is why implants are so helpful, they preserve bone by giving it a functional purpose. The bone cells are stimulated by functional stresses to lay down new bone.
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