apr 2012-#8 tooth fx, implant failed Jan 2013-2nd implant placed Jan 2014-restoration and ant bone graft placed no pain until May 2014-3 1/2 months after the last procedure, the perio palpated the ant bone graft on my follow up exam. To me it was a hard pressure but he said he just palpated the area. Since then, I have been having pain on the area where he put pressure on. Did he do any damage on the graft site by putting pressure on it? I really don't know why I started to have pain after that.
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Dear khanhly:I can understand that you are very upset that your bone graft procedure might not have turned out as successful as you were hoping.However, any grafting procedures, especially bone, and especially in the anterior (front) area are subject to major resurption. Most grats loose...
Like others who have answered, I support grafting at the time the tooth is extracted. It is prudent to take antibiotics prior to the extraction. Once the tooth is out of the socket, the surgeon can thoroughly clean and disinfect the area prior to placement of the graft. Even when there is...
Since you have an appointment in one day, you should inform your surgeon about the stitch so he can remove it. To answer your question, for the most part, a retained suture will not cause damage or severe infection. Just keep the area as clean as possible. I would recommend not...
