I had old implants for dentures removed a month ago along with cadaver bone graft. Took antibiotics, rinsed mouth and was feeling better. Noticed a week ago I started having cold like symptoms. Now I have bad jaw and mouth pain, white gums and headache. What could it be?
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There are 2 types of bone (cortical or cancellous) and can be in different particle sizes (.25 mm, .5 mm, 1.0 mm). We hope most particles stay put and become part of the body, but sometimes some of them escape. It usually is no big deal and nothing to worry about. See your dentist to be sure.
It is normal to experience mild pain and discomfort over the surgical area for the first 2-4 days. It is very unusual to be in pain two weeks after the procedure. I would go back again and if the issue is not resolved seek out a second opinion.
It is quite normal to see some blood oozing from a surgical site for the first 24hours. It is also normal to see some clotting. This should clear up by the second day.