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Do I need gum graft immediately or can I wait? (Photo)

December 15, 2017
Asked By:Aymen SM in Karachi, 05

This problem has been going on since quite some months. There is no pain, just occasional sensitivity. Do I urgently need a surgery or can I wait a year? What can be likely complications if I wait? Secondly, between a connective tissue graft and alloderm, what would be better for me?

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