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from the picture you have provided it seems that you have a membrane covering the bone graft. The type of this membeane seems to be Gortex ( cytoplast) which will be removed after 21 days. This membrane could be left exposed , and it is designed so that new gum tissue grows underneath it to cover the bone. Once it is removed , the flaps of gum that you are concerned about not attaching , will close up. So your healing looks normal. If you are still concerned book a follow up appointment to see your surgeon
As long as there are no signs of infection, this could be just an exposed membrane barrier that was used to contain the bone graft or it could be actual bone particles that are above the healing vascularized area of bone. Please check with your surgeon to confirm.
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...
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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.