Swelling Wont Go 1 Year After Bone Graft Upper Maxilla? (photo)

June 18, 2013
Asked By:Sam hadara

I had bone taken from my hip and placed in my upper maxilla. i am 21, i was involved in an accident where i lost 5 of my teeth and most of the bone on the right side of my upper maxilla. i looked fine after the accident except for the missing teeth. I decided to get the bone graft for the implants. the surgeon used abdominal muscle to act as the gums covering the implant. its been one year since the operation a lot of the swelling has subsided but there is still a noticeable amount on my cheek.

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April 2, 2014

Answer: SWELING

April 2, 2014

Answer: SWELING

June 20, 2013

Answer: Swelling

June 20, 2013

Answer: Swelling

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