Bone loss in the mouth Bone loss in the mouth, medically known as dental bone loss, occurs primarily due to the destruction of the bone around the teeth, known as the alveolar bone.

Periodontal disease in dogs is an inflammation or infection that causes weakening or loss of support structures of the teeth.

In a 2016 review of studies, researchers found evidence that implants seem to have a noticeable effect on alveolar ridge preservation by lowering the rate of bone resorption.