Question 1

i recently had curettage and bone graft surgery on my left femur. i now have a bone cyst. will this require further surgery?

Accepted Answer

No.:  As long as the cyst, is not causing any problems, such as pain, inability to walk, pinching a nerve etc, there is no need to do anything about it.

Question 2

what to expect after bone grafting?

Accepted Answer

It deoends?: What kind of bone graft, if the bone was taken from the bank (bone bank) it like any other surgery, if the bone was taken from you it is painful.

Question 3

what are complications of bone grafting?

Accepted Answer

All the risks of any: Surgical procedure, like infection, nerve/vessels injury, bleeding, pain and a permanent scar from where the graft is taken.

Question 4

is there any pain involved in a bone grafting?

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Yes: Any bone gaffing require opening the site were the bone graft will be placed, if the bone graft was taken from some body else will less painful, if was taken from the patient  himself  will more painful.

Question 5

what can i expect during bone grafting surgery?

Accepted Answer

Varies widely: How many teeth?   For one to three teeth: less bleeding when grafting is done and the graft helps to stop the bleeding.     Normally the dentist places a covering over the graft site and you will need to eat soft foods to help keep it in place.  Normally you will be on an antibiotic and a mouth rinse may be prescribed.   You should do better than if they didnt graft the site after the extraction.

Question 6

can you leave your underwear on while bone grafting?

Accepted Answer

Ususally not: If you are getting a bone graft and that is your concern express that to your surgeon. He should protect your modesty.

Question 7

what should i know about oral bone grafting surgeries?

Accepted Answer

Why are you getting : Bone grafts have various uses and there are various types of grafts available. Why are you getting the graft procedures; is it for a failed root canal, periodontal diseae, an implant? There are various types of bone available to use and your doctor will discuus what type they select and why they select that specific type. Many  times 2 or 3 types of bone are combined.

Question 8

i'll specifically ask perio's  front desk, "does he have lots of bone grafting & bony buccal wall rebuilding experience?". can i rely on the answer?

Accepted Answer

Great Question!: Go straight to the doc and ask him. Sounds like you have need of reassurance you are in good hands perio is trained to handle these matters but how many completed is a great question!

chuck.

Question 9

what is dental bone grafting?

Accepted Answer

Building bone: Usually in an extraction socket at the time a tooth is removed.  This is usually done when planning an implant replacement.

Question 10

what is involved with bone grafting?

Accepted Answer

Filling a bone void: Doctors use to use bone from our shin or pelvis to fill holes in bones or add to bones that were not healing.  Now we usually use freeze dried bone from cadavers and chemicals called bone growth factors to enhance the healing.  This avoids the second surgical site and the pain of harvesting the bone.

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I recently had curettage and bone graft surgery on my left femur. i now have a bone cyst. will this require further surgery?

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What to expect after bone grafting?

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What are complications of bone grafting?

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Is there any pain involved in a bone grafting?

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What can i expect during bone grafting surgery?

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Can you leave your underwear on while bone grafting?

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What should i know about oral bone grafting surgeries?

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I'll specifically ask perio's front desk, "does he have lots of bone grafting & bony buccal wall rebuilding experience?". can i rely on the answer?

A member asked:

What is dental bone grafting?

A member asked:

What is involved with bone grafting?

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