Residual Ridge Resorption

Residual ridge resorption (RRR) is a major disease entity that results in functional impairment of stomatognathic system. The loss of bone following the extraction of teeth at the sight of edentulous ridge has been characterized as a long term, cumulative and irreversible process that often proceeds at an alarmingly rapid rate. Proportionally largest amount of bone is lost within the first 6 months and it continues till all the alveolar bone is lost.