Hello doc, I had done my bone grafting surgery and it's been two weeks. I quitted smoking for two weeks and my question is can I smoke hereafter,does it affect my dental implant which will be placed after some months?
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Although it looks like the gingiva is exposed, that does not mean there is an infection. It could be just exposure of the materials that were used in regeneration. If there is any doubt, as always, I would suggest you visit your specialist to confirm.
I would visit a dentist to evaluate the area for infection and to make sure there are no food particles getting lodged into the surgical site. They may modify your diet until you return home for further evaluation.
Your best option is to see a Periodontist or an oral surgeon especially if your dentist is suggesting it / and she wants to redo the surgery by cutting .....
Sometimes there are scars that develop and this could be easily trimmed. If the gum is completely open , then infection should be ruled...
