From the x-ray, it shown the bone loss around both of the bottom front teeth from periodontal disease. To prevent from losing it, I want to save both the teeth. I'd been told nothing can be done but after I read testimonials from people who faced the same predicament I doubt it. Please advised.
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It appears as a plate of bone that must have been detached at the time of extraction and unfortunately became necrotic. Such dead bone is referred to as a sequestrum and is now protrudes through the gum. See your dentist / surgeon for further help. Nothing complicated here, but needs to be...
Hi, i'm really sorry, but it looks like the area is exposed, this means you are at risk of infection, right now your priority is not the graft -it looks like its lost-, but to avoid secondary infections, please go see your doctor as soon as possible so he/she can clean the area, and possibly...
It is not uncommon for patients to feel a "woody" feeling in their teeth or some paresthesia in the area after having bone taken from their chin. This will usually resolve itself but may take several months. I'm sure your dentist will monitor the situation, and make the appropriate...
