Should my bone graft be visible? (Photo)

May 8, 2019
Asked By:Caring9451 in New York, NY

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.

1 photo

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
July 5, 2020

Answer: Membrane

2 people found this helpful
MOST RECENT
July 5, 2020

Answer: Membrane

2 people found this helpful

Recommended reading

Dental Bone Graft

Everything you need to know about Dental Bone Graft

  • 80% worth it
  • 11.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $600
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Dental Bone Graft

Everything you need to know about Dental Bone Graft

  • 80% worth it
  • 11.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $600
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT