I had a failed bone graft and after two weeks the stitches and graft were removed. 3 days later I now find that (at least) one stitch has been left I have another appointment in four days time.
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Bone Graftingis the replacement or
augmentation of the portion of the jaw bone that anchors the teeth. It's a
surgical procedure that's often done to reverse the loss or resorption of bone
that may have occurred due to tooth loss, trauma, disease or ill-fitting
dentures, and to rebuild the bone...
Yes, it
could be, but most of all, you need to remember that in that area, teeth were
extracted and even if your dentist set bone and graft they are external agents,
so the reaction of the body is to send restorative agents. Antibiotics are very
important on this moment, talk to your dentist...
From your pictures , you have pathologic migration of your teeth. This is most likely due to periodontal disease and collapse in your bite ( you are missing molar teeth)
so best option for you is to see a periodontist to evaluate the health of your front teeth. If a candidate , you can...
