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Dr. Mark Bishara, DDS
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Scott Young, DDS

This looks to be an unusual amount of swelling one year following the surgery.  Consider seeing a Periodontist or an Oral Surgeon to evaluate. They can take a 3D CT scan that will give great detail of the area and what could be occurring. They can then give recommendations based on their...

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Elly Tehrani, DMD, MSD

It is normal to have pain/ swelling after this procedure. Most of this should subside after 4 days. However, this is something that is patient dependant , based on pain tolerance   Some patients take pain meds for only a day. Some need to take for longer. It also depends on extent of...

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If you are considering a bone graft I would definitely remove the bridge before doing the procedure.  Your surgeon will be able to get a much better result by having the access and visibility to the area being grafted.  A nice temporary bridge can be made for you while you are healing....

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