I had a molar extracted and bone graft done about 3 months ago. Now my jaw bone is extruding out of my gum beside my tongue and it's very painful. Is this normal? Is it fixable? Will the gum grow back?
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January 10, 2016
Answer: Bone projection out of gum after extraction
The most optimal time to graft an extraction site is at the time of the extraction. Not only is this the ideal time to perform the graft, but it will also reduce the number of procedures as well as your total healing time. You should speak with your dentist and ask if there is a reason that...
The answer to this question varies with each patient. It always depends on how extensive the extraction is and the patient's propensity for swelling and discomfort. From the looks of this xray I would say there is a decent chance that you could attend work the next day. Good...
It is highly unlikely. My suggestion is to wait and see what happens to the symptoms since this is a recent extraction. If the symptoms continue and everything is ruled out its best to do a blood draw and send it to Clifford Laboratories in Springfield Colorado to rule out any reaction to...