Here at OsteoporosisConnection we get inquiries about angular bone loss and osteoporosis, so we'd like to explain what angular bone loss is and its relationship to bone loss in other areas of the body; what causes it, how it's detected and jawbone loss treatment. We'll also discuss whether jaw bone loss is a precursor to osteoporosis and the connections between jaw bone loss and periodontal disease.
Angular bone is located in the lower jawbone called the mandible. The maxilla is the...

