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I really doubt putting gause or anything else over the site will make any diference. If you have had implants placed , ideally you should give up smoking and if this is not possible try to avoid smokling for a couple of weeks following placement especially if a bone or soft tissue graft procedure has been performed. Smoking will affect the healing process and may result in a poorer final result. Long term smoking especially if yoa rae a heavy smoker increases the chances of implant complications. Some dentist who place implants will decline to do so on smokers for this reason.
Smoking can cause the bone graft to fail. If that happens, the graft material would need to be cleaned out and replaced, which would most likely be an additional cost. I advise my patients not to smoke for at least 2 weeks after any oral surgery. Placing gauze over the site may prevent any issues due to the sucking motion of smoking, but the actual chemicals delay healing significantly and that's the real issue 6 days out.
No, you don't have to see your dentist earlier. Your dentist can go back and regraft if necessary. Bone will grow in the hole but slowly. The bone graft helps the existing bone maintain its shape without heavy shrinkage.
It sounds like a portion of the graft may have dislodged with the stiches and membrane. Most membranes are designed to stay in place for 4-6 weeks. The membrane protects the bone graft and prevents the gum tissue from invading the graft. You should follow up with your surgeon...
There is a possibility that you have an infection. It is also possible that you have or had two infections. One in the bone and another in the sinus. Removal of the tooth and cyst will resolve the bone infection, but not necessarily the sinus infection. You need to contact your dentist. You...
Hi DZ,With an extraction soreness and discomfort are to be expected, and it will take some time for everything to settle. A common problem after surgery is dry socket and it can be painful. You should go in to see your dentist and have them take a look.Best of luck
Dry socket is not uncommon at this stage after surgery. It's very treatable, but get to your dentist right away.
It sounds like the membrane used is the kind that does not resorb and at some point will be removed. This means the tissues on top won't heal over it and will be loose. Even when the membrane is removed, it takes time for the tissues to join up/heal. You should be fine and it should heal up soon.
