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What to do when the bone graft membrane comes out?

mathisc01Jun 16, 2018
I had a bone graft done on 6.7...exactly a week later the sutures and membrane came out. I've been trying to keep the membrane in somewhat by holding it in place with a little piece of gauze, but that only works for so long. Since it's been a week since the procedure and post opp isnt scheduled for another week. Should I just watch the area for pain or try to get back in to see the dentist asap?

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You may have gotten some food or debris trapped in the gums causing the swelling. If you aren't having pain in the bone, the socket and extraction sites are most likely fine. You could have a stitch still in there trapping plaque and causing inflammation. I would suggest you see your dentist to...

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The sutures really do their work within the first week of healing. After that, your gums should be healed enough to hold the graft in and the stitches aren't necessary. I typically tell my patients they want the stitches to stay in for at least 5 days. After that if the come untied or break,...

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The tooth could be loose due to the trauma of the treatment done to the adjacent tooth. If you had a tooth extracted, sometimes the teeth on either side will be loose for a couple of weeks. Do not wiggle it. If you are truly concerned, see your dentist for evaluation.

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