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Is my bone graft starting to become infected? (Photo)

vee1423Aug 14, 2017
Hello I had a bone graft done five days ago and notice above both my front teeth seems yellow.. I'll be asking my surgent when open but meanwhile. Any advice ? Does my implant seem to be infected ?

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Dr. Juan C. Arroyo, DMD
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Answered on Aug 21, 2017
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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answered on Aug 15, 2017
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Juan C. Arroyo, DMD

Hi and thank you for your question.There are a couple of reasons for an increase in pain. An infection,increase in function too quickly, dry socket . It is best to visit your surgeon for an evaluation. Good Luck to you I hope you feel better already!Dr. Juan C. ArroyoOral and Maxillofacial Surgeon 

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Hi and thank you for your question. In reality you could do it  both way depending on the clinical and radiographic presentation. In most part is best to do  everything you can at the same time, because every time you open an area you loose bone. Best recommendation is to get a 3D...

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Hi and thank you for your question.The answer to your question is yes. In many instances when you have an upper molar removed and a bone graft placed at the same time, after a period of healing (3 months usually) when an X-ray is taken it reveals that there is not enough bone for an implant . In...

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