Dental Bone Graft with non adherent gum tissue 3 weeks out. (photo)

Studies show that bone will resorb more if the site is not grafted after an extraction than if it is. This tends to be more important in the anterior region of the mouth, as the pattern of resorption is more significant for the front teeth. As a general rule of thumb, it is important to bone...

Answer is yes, contraindicated in graft and implant surgery. major  culprit for failure. so stop smoking.

Although it looks like the gingiva is exposed, that does not mean there is an infection. It could be just exposure of the materials that were used in regeneration. If there is any doubt, as always, I would suggest you visit your specialist to confirm. 

I would visit a dentist to evaluate the area for infection and to make sure there are no food particles getting lodged into the surgical site. They may modify your diet until you return home for further evaluation. 

Your best option is to see a Periodontist or an oral surgeon especially if your dentist is suggesting it / and she wants to redo the surgery by cutting ..... Sometimes there are scars that develop and this could be easily trimmed. If the gum is completely open , then infection should be ruled...

Hello, this is a great question and one that is typically a topic of conversation at my consultation appointments. Although there is no exact answer, because bone healing and bone resorption are multifactorial, I typically quote my patients anywhere between 4-12 months is adequate on the low...