It have been 2 months since my second molar was extracted and a bone grafting procedure was performed. Looks like the gum didn't cover over. No pain, but I am still having cold/hot sensitivity in this area and don't eat on this site. How long it will last? Thank you Kat
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February 18, 2015
Answer: Sensitivity after tooth extraction and bone graft
Typically bone grafting is not done when a wisdom tooth is extracted.There are times when a wisdom tooth causes there to be bone loss on the back of the tooth directly in front of it. When this occurs, it is often recommended that the site be grafted to benefit the tooth that was directly in...
This is a great question. A bone graft will give you a better chance in the future to receive a dental implant. There is no way to know for sure how your bone will resorb after the extraction - the more bone you have after the tooth is removed, the better your chance is. Once...
There are two major indications for bone grafting following a tooth extraction. First is if there is already missing bone. In that case the site should be grafted to augment the bone and develop the site for implant placement later. The second is if the bone is normal, but implant placement is...