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A member asked:
Supposingm y lower left jaw is replaced with a bone graft, should i have problems chewing with the other side?
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Good occlusion?: Your ability to chew is depending on how good the occlusion you have. Regardless of the graft, the chewing depends on how the upper teeth opposing the lower teeth. Check with your dentist.
Answered 1/28/2014
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