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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From your comments it sounds like the dentist should have given your wife antibiotics right away. The tooth could have been extracted right away, but many times it is better to wait 2-3 days before taking it out. This will help to reduce the infection and make the local anesthetic more...
Whenever planning a case involving dental implants, it is best if you discuss all your options with your dental team. If a tooth were to be extracted and no implant were to be placed, non-resorbable materials can be used to maintain the bone level and the soft tissues can be plumped up...
If you are considering a bone graft I would definitely remove the bridge before doing the procedure. Your surgeon will be able to get a much better result by having the access and visibility to the area being grafted. A nice temporary bridge can be made for you while you are healing....