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Alveolar bone loss

MedGen UID:
1851
•Concept ID:
C0002382
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Alveolar Bone Atrophies; Alveolar Bone Atrophy; Alveolar Bone Loss; Alveolar Bone Losses; Alveolar Process Atrophies; Alveolar Process Atrophy; Alveolar Resorption; Alveolar Resorptions; Bone Atrophies, Alveolar; Bone Atrophy, Alveolar; Bone Loss, Alveolar; Bone Loss, Periodontal; Bone Losses, Periodontal; Periodontal Bone Loss; Periodontal Bone Losses; Periodontal Resorption; Periodontal Resorptions; Resorption, Alveolar; Resorption, Periodontal; Resorptions, Alveolar
SNOMED CT: Alveolar bone loss (109706009)

Definition

Resorption or wasting of the tooth-supporting bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS) in the MAXILLA or MANDIBLE. [from MeSH]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAlveolar bone loss

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Advances of exosomes in periodontitis treatment.
Lin H, Chen H, Zhao X, Ding T, Wang Y, Chen Z, Tian Y, Zhang P, Shen Y
J Transl Med 2022 Jun 21;20(1):279. doi: 10.1186/s12967-022-03487-4. PMID: 35729576Free PMC Article
Diagnosis and Management of Furcation Lesions in Dogs - A Review.
Zacher A, Marretta SM
J Vet Dent 2022 Jun;39(2):151-172. Epub 2022 Mar 2 doi: 10.1177/08987564221076908. PMID: 35234060
Complete Denture Occlusion: Best Evidence Consensus Statement.
Goldstein G, Kapadia Y, Campbell S
J Prosthodont 2021 Apr;30(S1):72-77. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13309. PMID: 33336857

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Disruption of cholesterol homeostasis triggers periodontal inflammation and alveolar bone loss.
Tran TT, Lee G, Huh YH, Chung KH, Lee SY, Park KH, Kwon SH, Kook MS, Chun JS, Koh JT, Ryu JH
Exp Mol Med 2023 Dec;55(12):2553-2563. Epub 2023 Dec 1 doi: 10.1038/s12276-023-01122-w. PMID: 38036731Free PMC Article
Association of prosthetic features and peri-implantitis: A cross-sectional study.
Yi Y, Koo KT, Schwarz F, Ben Amara H, Heo SJ
J Clin Periodontol 2020 Mar;47(3):392-403. Epub 2020 Jan 21 doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13251. PMID: 31912511
Characterization of ligature-induced experimental periodontitis.
de Molon RS, Park CH, Jin Q, Sugai J, Cirelli JA
Microsc Res Tech 2018 Dec;81(12):1412-1421. Epub 2018 Oct 23 doi: 10.1002/jemt.23101. PMID: 30351474
Peri-implant diseases.
Heasman P, Esmail Z, Barclay C
Dent Update 2010 Oct;37(8):511-2, 514-6. doi: 10.12968/denu.2010.37.8.511. PMID: 21137842
Classification system for complete edentulism. The American College of Prosthodontics.
McGarry TJ, Nimmo A, Skiba JF, Ahlstrom RH, Smith CR, Koumjian JH
J Prosthodont 1999 Mar;8(1):27-39. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1999.tb00005.x. PMID: 10356552

Diagnosis

Artificial intelligence models for diagnosing gingivitis and periodontal disease: A systematic review.
Revilla-León M, Gómez-Polo M, Barmak AB, Inam W, Kan JYK, Kois JC, Akal O
J Prosthet Dent 2023 Dec;130(6):816-824. Epub 2022 Mar 14 doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.01.026. PMID: 35300850
Association of prosthetic features and peri-implantitis: A cross-sectional study.
Yi Y, Koo KT, Schwarz F, Ben Amara H, Heo SJ
J Clin Periodontol 2020 Mar;47(3):392-403. Epub 2020 Jan 21 doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13251. PMID: 31912511
Minimally invasive non-surgical vs. surgical approach for periodontal intrabony defects: a randomised controlled trial.
Nibali L, Koidou V, Salomone S, Hamborg T, Allaker R, Ezra R, Zou L, Tsakos G, Gkranias N, Donos N
Trials 2019 Jul 27;20(1):461. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3544-8. PMID: 31351492Free PMC Article
Diagnosis and epidemiology of periodontal osseous lesions.
Papapanou PN, Tonetti MS
Periodontol 2000 2000 Feb;22:8-21. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0757.2000.2220102.x. PMID: 11276518
Classification system for complete edentulism. The American College of Prosthodontics.
McGarry TJ, Nimmo A, Skiba JF, Ahlstrom RH, Smith CR, Koumjian JH
J Prosthodont 1999 Mar;8(1):27-39. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1999.tb00005.x. PMID: 10356552

Therapy

Clinical evaluation of different alveolar ridge preservation techniques after tooth extraction: a randomized clinical trial.
El-Sioufi I, Oikonomou I, Koletsi D, Bobetsis YA, Madianos PN, Vassilopoulos S
Clin Oral Investig 2023 Aug;27(8):4471-4480. Epub 2023 May 25 doi: 10.1007/s00784-023-05068-1. PMID: 37227497
Influence of healing time on the outcomes of alveolar ridge preservation using a collagenated bovine bone xenograft: A randomized clinical trial.
Couso-Queiruga E, Weber HA, Garaicoa-Pazmino C, Barwacz C, Kalleme M, Galindo-Moreno P, Avila-Ortiz G
J Clin Periodontol 2023 Feb;50(2):132-146. Epub 2022 Nov 18 doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13744. PMID: 36345818Free PMC Article
Minimally invasive non-surgical vs. surgical approach for periodontal intrabony defects: a randomised controlled trial.
Nibali L, Koidou V, Salomone S, Hamborg T, Allaker R, Ezra R, Zou L, Tsakos G, Gkranias N, Donos N
Trials 2019 Jul 27;20(1):461. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3544-8. PMID: 31351492Free PMC Article
Effect of alveolar ridge preservation after tooth extraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Avila-Ortiz G, Elangovan S, Kramer KW, Blanchette D, Dawson DV
J Dent Res 2014 Oct;93(10):950-8. Epub 2014 Jun 25 doi: 10.1177/0022034514541127. PMID: 24966231Free PMC Article
Loading protocols for single-implant crowns: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Benic GI, Mir-Mari J, Hämmerle CH
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2014;29 Suppl:222-38. doi: 10.11607/jomi.2014suppl.g4.1. PMID: 24660200

Prognosis

The role of surgical flap design (minimally invasive flap vs. extended flap with papilla preservation) on the healing of intrabony defects treated with an enamel matrix derivative: a 12-month two-center randomized controlled clinical trial.
Windisch P, Iorio-Siciliano V, Palkovics D, Ramaglia L, Blasi A, Sculean A
Clin Oral Investig 2022 Feb;26(2):1811-1821. Epub 2021 Sep 7 doi: 10.1007/s00784-021-04155-5. PMID: 34491446Free PMC Article
On marginal bone level changes around dental implants.
Coli P, Jemt T
Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2021 Apr;23(2):159-169. Epub 2021 Jan 18 doi: 10.1111/cid.12970. PMID: 33463007
Medium- and long-term clinical benefits of periodontal regenerative/reconstructive procedures in intrabony defects: Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical studies.
Stavropoulos A, Bertl K, Spineli LM, Sculean A, Cortellini P, Tonetti M
J Clin Periodontol 2021 Mar;48(3):410-430. Epub 2021 Jan 21 doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13409. PMID: 33289191Free PMC Article
Regenerative surgery versus access flap for the treatment of intra-bony periodontal defects: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nibali L, Koidou VP, Nieri M, Barbato L, Pagliaro U, Cairo F
J Clin Periodontol 2020 Jul;47 Suppl 22:320-351. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13237. PMID: 31860134
Human intrabony defect regeneration with micrografts containing dental pulp stem cells: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
Ferrarotti F, Romano F, Gamba MN, Quirico A, Giraudi M, Audagna M, Aimetti M
J Clin Periodontol 2018 Jul;45(7):841-850. Epub 2018 Jun 15 doi: 10.1111/jcpe.12931. PMID: 29779220

Clinical prediction guides

Recent advances in horizontal alveolar bone regeneration.
Li T, Zeng X, Zou S, Xu Y, Duan P
Biomed Mater 2023 Jul 24;18(5) doi: 10.1088/1748-605X/acd672. PMID: 37196651
Influence of healing time on the outcomes of alveolar ridge preservation using a collagenated bovine bone xenograft: A randomized clinical trial.
Couso-Queiruga E, Weber HA, Garaicoa-Pazmino C, Barwacz C, Kalleme M, Galindo-Moreno P, Avila-Ortiz G
J Clin Periodontol 2023 Feb;50(2):132-146. Epub 2022 Nov 18 doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13744. PMID: 36345818Free PMC Article
Association of prosthetic features and peri-implantitis: A cross-sectional study.
Yi Y, Koo KT, Schwarz F, Ben Amara H, Heo SJ
J Clin Periodontol 2020 Mar;47(3):392-403. Epub 2020 Jan 21 doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13251. PMID: 31912511
Peri-implant diseases.
Heasman P, Esmail Z, Barclay C
Dent Update 2010 Oct;37(8):511-2, 514-6. doi: 10.12968/denu.2010.37.8.511. PMID: 21137842
A new periapical index based on cone beam computed tomography.
Estrela C, Bueno MR, Azevedo BC, Azevedo JR, Pécora JD
J Endod 2008 Nov;34(11):1325-1331. Epub 2008 Sep 17 doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2008.08.013. PMID: 18928840

Recent systematic reviews

Implant-abutment emergence angle and profile in relation to peri-implantitis: A systematic review.
Soulami S, Slot DE, van der Weijden F
Clin Exp Dent Res 2022 Aug;8(4):795-806. Epub 2022 Jun 17 doi: 10.1002/cre2.594. PMID: 35713938Free PMC Article
Post-extraction dimensional changes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Couso-Queiruga E, Stuhr S, Tattan M, Chambrone L, Avila-Ortiz G
J Clin Periodontol 2021 Jan;48(1):126-144. Epub 2020 Nov 4 doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13390. PMID: 33067890
Effects of soft tissue augmentation procedures on peri-implant health or disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Thoma DS, Naenni N, Figuero E, Hämmerle CHF, Schwarz F, Jung RE, Sanz-Sánchez I
Clin Oral Implants Res 2018 Mar;29 Suppl 15:32-49. doi: 10.1111/clr.13114. PMID: 29498129
Effect of alveolar ridge preservation after tooth extraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Avila-Ortiz G, Elangovan S, Kramer KW, Blanchette D, Dawson DV
J Dent Res 2014 Oct;93(10):950-8. Epub 2014 Jun 25 doi: 10.1177/0022034514541127. PMID: 24966231Free PMC Article
A systematic review of post-extractional alveolar hard and soft tissue dimensional changes in humans.
Tan WL, Wong TL, Wong MC, Lang NP
Clin Oral Implants Res 2012 Feb;23 Suppl 5:1-21. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02375.x. PMID: 22211303

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