Had #3 and #13 pulled 12 years ago. Bone loss was more severe on #3. Cadaver block grafts done initially. Both failed. Round 2 we did granulated cadaver none mixed with my own blood. #3 fails. Dooctor says since tooth #2 has some root exposed and a filling the graft doesnt want to attach so hes trying to bulk up around it. Is this common?
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Hello. In the current situation, postponing the bone graft application may lead to further bone resorption in the form of what we call angular defect and increase the possibility of tooth extraction.
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Bone formation process must be completed for the success of the bone graft operation. This period usually varies between 3 and 6 months depending on the nature of the materials to be used in grafting.
Early wound healing is completed between the first 4-6 weeks and if there are no...