I had tooth #8 extracted two weeks ago due to accident, and a graft was placed for future implant. No membrane was used leaving the synthetic graft material exposed. A small chunk of graft material came out yesterday in one clump and I am wondering if this normal? Is the graft supposed to be flush with the bottom of the gum or is this slight crater looking appearance ok? Thank you.
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Dear cemo88, I'm so sorry that your graft did not take. The bone surrounding the graft site will deteriorate if you don't get the graft redone. Do it as soon as possible.
Hello... after the bone graft is normal feel the lump that probably is bone of the doctor put. Don’t be scared of that it will pass in few days. In case it hurt you, feel so much pain and pus get in contact with your dentist.
I am not sure how long that crown was on there, but that tooth is not good now. You will need to have that tooth extracted. See a dentist before you have pain. Good luck.
