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How many weeks/months before a sigh of relief can be taken that bone graft was successful?

Humorous318216Sep 30, 2023
Hello. Two questions please. How many weeks/months before a sigh of relief can be taken that bone graft was successful? How long after bone graft before implants can be started?

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Dr. Kerem Turgut Atasoy, DDS, PhD
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Answered on Oct 2, 2023
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