Plaque Build Up and Bone Loss
Because the bone is alive, it has cells in it that build bone, and cells that break down bone. Usually these work at the same speed and keep each other in balance. This process is known as bone remodeling. The chemical by-products of ongoing inflammation stimulate the cells that break down bone, which now start working faster than the cells that build bone. The net result is that bone is lost, and the loss of bone and attachment tissues is called periodontal disease.
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