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Does the Bone Grafting for Dental Implants Hurt?
Does the Bone Grafting for Dental Implants Hurt? It sounds very painful.
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What Effect Does Smoking Have on Bone Grafts for Dental Implants?
My dentist told me I wasn't a candidate for dental implants because I'm a smoker.
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Is It Normal for Bone Graft to Be Added 4 Months After Dental Implants Have Already Been Placed?
I have had two dental implants put in about 4 months ago after missing my two bicuspids for several years. Gums have shrunk severely, however on the...
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Is Bone Grafting Done Immediately After the Infected Tooth is Extracted?
I had a consultation with a periodontist and I will be extracting the infected tooth soon. I have not been prescribed anything for the infection and...
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I Had a Tooth Extraction and Bone Graft 8 Days Ago Pain is Worse Today?
On Dec 1st the tooth extraction and bone graft was done on the lower left molar. Went to the dentist yesterday morning and told him the pain is...
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Can a Dental Bone Graft on Tooth #8 Cause Nasal Swelling?
About 6 weeks ago i had tooth #8 extracted and a bone graft in preparation for a dental implant. Now I notice my right nostril is thicker and hard....
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What Are the Chances of Bone Regeneration when Implants Are Placed Without Any Bone Graft?
I've had two bicuspids missing for several years and there was severe bone loss. I finally was able to get the two implants in about a month ago...
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Are my Gums Healing Well? Preparing for Implant and Crown (Middle Tooth) (photo)
The tooth was extracted 10 days ago -had some bone loss before and during the extraction.Are my gums healing normally?Will these vertical cuts/dents...
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How Long Should I Wait to Get Dental Implants After Extraction?
I will have two teeth extracted soon. One has an infection and it will need bone grafting. How long can I wait to get implants? Do I get both at the...
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Dental Gum Flap from Bone Graft?
Hi, I had a dental bone graft a week ago. I was prescribed mouthwash and pain meds. At three days my stitches holder came out. Today my face is very...
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