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All stitches and packing came out 5 days after extraction and bone graft. Huge hole, needs to be re-stitched? (photo)

April 16, 2017
Asked By:acperrone27 in Edgewater, MD

5 days ago I had lower molar 19 extracted due to a cementoblastoma on the root that had been getting larger over the years. Bone grafting was done at the time of extraction. No other infection was noted, but the tooth is being examined and I'm waiting on the results. Stitches were to dissolve within a couple weeks. Day 3 one came out. Day 4 another, and today the remaining 2 plus remaining packing came out, leaving a big hole. The smell/taste has been terrible. I've been rinsing with salt water.

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April 21, 2017

Answer: Post op extraction and bone graft

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June 22, 2017

Answer: Stitches out

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