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What Causes Jaw Bone Loss?

Am 67 Vietnam war veteran(infantry machine gunner). Have had heart attack, hearing aids. Over the years my dentist has been trying to save my teeth because of bone loss. I was exposed to agent orange. Could this be a side effect of agent orange. I am soon to be scheduled for 3 implants so I had to draw retirement money out for that for the next year or dental procedures.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Agent orange is seen to cause periodontal problems and destruction of the jaw bone causing loosening of teeth and gradual loss of teeth.

Yes, it can be very much a side effect of Agent Orange and you need to maintain a meticulous oral hygiene and take proper treatment so that the condition does not progress.

So, my suggestion is to first of all consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and an OPG should be done to rule out the exact condition of the underlying jaw bone.

If needed, before implant bone graft can be placed.

Get the implants placed only if the jaw bone is found healthy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Jaw Bone Loss?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Agent orange is seen to cause periodontal problems and destruction of the jaw bone causing loosening of teeth and gradual loss of teeth. Yes, it can be very much a side effect of Agent Orange and you need to maintain a meticulous oral hygiene and take proper treatment so that the condition does not progress. So, my suggestion is to first of all consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and an OPG should be done to rule out the exact condition of the underlying jaw bone. If needed, before implant bone graft can be placed. Get the implants placed only if the jaw bone is found healthy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora