Should my bone graft be visible? (Photo)

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I had a a bottom left tooth extracted #18 I believe. I had it done about 3 weeks ago and I'm in no pain without any swelling. The last couple of days I noticed what appeared to be some of the graft visible. After some research I've seen that having some of it visible is normal but a lot is not. I would just like to know if I have to much poking through my gum or if it is healing correctly I'm paranoid. Once again I have no pain whatsoever just the visible graft. Thank you to all in Advance.

Eric Johnson, DMD · Answer

No worries, this is most likely just a membrane. Membrane covers the bone graft so the gums don't heal into the tooth area, and so the powder bone graft doesn't end up in your mouth. You probably have an appointment 2-4 weeks post op to remove the membrane. It could also be a resorbable membrane, which means you don't need to take it out. Your gums should close over the top within a few weeks. It looks like you are healing well.

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