20/07/2026
In the know by Dr. Eden Ramos
Ganito rin ba ka aura ang Lola nyo?
Q. 1_What are the common reference point/s when all teeth are missing for denture reconstruction?
Ans._Incisive papilla or lip philtrum.
Q.2_How much bony ridge is lost after tooth extracttion?
Ans _After tooth extraction, bone loss is most severe in the first 3 to 6 months. Afterward, the ridge continues to resorb at an average, lifelong rate of 0.25% to 0.5% per year. The lower jaw (mandible) recedes 2 to 4 times faster than the upper jaw (maxilla). . Keep your teeth. Visit your dentist regularly every 6 months.💋🍄
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Ramos Dental Clinic
IBG Plaza, Balibago Angeles City
09083633980
09206053852