Question 1

which is the best choice for a person who needs bone grafts?

Accepted Answer

Bone Grafts: There are two types of bone graft: allograft & autograft. Allograft is available via a tissue bank; it is processed to be safe for transplantation. Autograft requires harvesting of bone from another location on your body. Sometimes, this is better as there are growth factors in this tissue. It does have the risk of a second op site. Your surgeon weighs the risks & benefits when making this choice.

Question 2

is it necessary to get a bone graft when having a molar pulled?

Accepted Answer

Not always: You should discuss the reasons with your dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 3

where are the common places on your body to get a donor piece for your bone graft?

Accepted Answer

Many places: The iliac crest remains the most frequently used site for bone-graft harvest, but the proximal part of the tibia, distal end of the radius, distal aspect of the tibia, and greater trochanter are alternative donor sites that are particularly useful for bone-grafting in the ipsilateral extremity.

Question 4

is an external fixator or a bone graft and plating a less severe operation to get done and recover from?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Under good care it produces remarkable result. It is a difficult post OP care issue.

Question 5

is it possible to get dry socket after bone graft and stitches?

Accepted Answer

Very difficult: Its very difficult but can happen. See your doctor and get treatment quickly you dont want to loose that graft.

Question 6

my gums have receded to the maximum level where my periodentist deny gums and bone graft .is there any remedy where i can get my lost gums. i 41plzhlp?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Have you been to another periodontist for a second opnion?  This might help as various dentists canhave different ideas on how to treat patients.

Question 7

i need to extract tooth #10 get a bone graft and then an implant. what is the total time for the process?

Accepted Answer

6-12 months: Bonegrafting after extraction: 3-6 months of healing. Dental implant: 3-6 months of healing.  So, depending on who you go to, the total time for the process is 6-12 months if dental implants are not immediately placed at time of extraction.

Question 8

i just had a tooth extracted and bone graft put in for an extraction.  i really wanted to get pregnant soon.  when is ok to start trying?

Accepted Answer

Anytime: Anytime..Just make sure have  got a dental check up so if any cavities or work needed is treated that way during pregnancy you just have to get routine check up and cleaning and not worry about treatment..Brush and floss regularly and can try getting pregnant anytime.

Question 9

i'm getting three teeth pulled and bone grafts,not sure if i will get implants. may get a partial,should i still have grafts and if i do ,do they last?

Accepted Answer

Treatment Plan: Your dentist should discuss all of your options and you should both determine a solid treatment plan that reflects your restorative desires and fits your budget. Grafting helps preserve the bone height and ridge with, but without implants the ridge will resorb over time.

Question 10

need cervical surgery c5/6, acdf with bone graft. is plage implant best for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Increases fusion rates which are already excellent,  equivalent alternative is auto graft hip bone and six weeks in collar allograft donor bone with plate and limited post op immobilization has yielded excellent results for decades . benefits: no second surgical site and no immobilization can be achieved with cervical disc replacement as well sucess rate for relief if arm pain well documented

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Is an external fixator or a bone graft and plating a less severe operation to get done and recover from?

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Is it possible to get dry socket after bone graft and stitches?

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My gums have receded to the maximum level where my periodentist deny gums and bone graft .is there any remedy where i can get my lost gums. i 41plzhlp?

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I need to extract tooth #10 get a bone graft and then an implant. what is the total time for the process?

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I just had a tooth extracted and bone graft put in for an extraction. i really wanted to get pregnant soon. when is ok to start trying?

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I'm getting three teeth pulled and bone grafts,not sure if i will get implants. may get a partial,should i still have grafts and if i do ,do they last?

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Need cervical surgery c5/6, acdf with bone graft. is plage implant best for this procedure?

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