Question 1

how are dental bone grafts done for bridges?

Accepted Answer

Open ended question: It depends.  Are the bone grafts being done to the supporting teeth or are the grafts being done to the gum tissue for cosmetic reasons.  This needs to be discussed with the attending dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 2

what are the signs that dental bone graft isn't working?

Accepted Answer

Different signs: Usually the dentist needs to tell you.  Even if you have  a graft it is possible that small particles of bone would escape the site and seem like failure.  The dentist is the best one to answer this for you.

Question 3

is it okay to perform oral sex after dental bone grafts?

Accepted Answer

Oral sex?: Depend upon how long ago the bone graft was done and if the incision is well healed, so there is not and open comunication with the oral cavity and the area were you are appliying your mouth to.If you are refering to oral sex remember that the genital areas are highly contaminated with many types of bacteria and yes is there is a recent wound the area can get contaminated.

Question 4

what complications can there be after a dental bone graft?

Accepted Answer

Rarely any: Bone itself has no nerve innervation, so it is simply a matter of the graft stimulating new bone growth.  Rare to have complications.

Question 5

wanted to know if dental bone grafts work for peridontal disease?

Accepted Answer

Usually does..: But the best person to ask is the periodontist who is treating you. Since each periodontal defect is slightly different, success rates vary. It is usually better to graft than to do nothing.

Question 6

after dental bone graft, how many days will bone particles fall out?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't fall out: Bone particles aren't suppose to fall out. They act as a scaffold to allow you bone to grow into the socket, helping maintain bone width and height for implant placement. If you feel gritty particles in your mouth, call your surgeon.

Question 7

once the dental bone grafts are surgically in placed and healed, is surgery needed to put the posts in?

Accepted Answer

Stage # 2: After your bone grafting surgery heals completely (3-4 month), your oral-dental surgeon places the dental implant titanium post in your jawbone. It is considered a minor surgery.

Question 8

is it okay to perform oral after dental bone grafts?

Accepted Answer

Oral sex?: Depend upon how long ago the bone graft was done and if the incision is well healed, so there is not and open comunication with the oral cavity and the area were you are appliying your mouth to.If you are refering to oral sex remember that the genital areas are highly contaminated with many types of bacteria and yes is there is a recent wound the area can get contaminated.

Question 9

is alcohol ok to drink 2wks after a dental bone graft in moderation?

Accepted Answer

Should be OK: Not a dentist, but there is no orthopedic literature suggesting that alcohol inhibits bone healing. Moderate drinking should be fine. Tobacco does have negative effects on bone healing.

Question 10

i got a dental bone graft about 10 days ago, but i still see a "dent" and i even see the membrane! is this even normal ?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Call the dentist that did your surgery and ask these questions.  They will make sure you are healing  as normally as possible.

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Once the dental bone grafts are surgically in placed and healed, is surgery needed to put the posts in?

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Is it okay to perform oral after dental bone grafts?

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I got a dental bone graft about 10 days ago, but i still see a "dent" and i even see the membrane! is this even normal ?

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