Bone graft seems to have holes surrounding. Is this normal for healing? My dentist didn't seem concerned

Question

I had a bone graft 5 days ago. Sutures are still in place, membrane seems to have dissolved. Bone fragments were coming out frequently prior to today, however when I looked today I see several gaps or holes surround the bone graft. I call my dentist who didn't seem concerned because I'm not experiencing increased pain or other symptoms. I am on an antibiotic also. Is this normal for healing or do I need to re do this procedure? Thank you

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

This can happen after a surgery.  If your dentist is not worried, then I am sure you are in good shape.

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

It is normal to lose some of the bone particles throughout the first 2 weeks of healing. If your sutures are still in place, odds are the graft is still in place. If the graft had come out, you would be experiencing dry socket symptoms which would include a lot of pain. Posting a picture would help, if you can.

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Bone graft seems to have holes surrounding. Is this normal for healing? My dentist didn't seem concerned

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