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Wisdom tooth extracted 3 months ago and now i'm told i need alveolectomy to shave off bone. will i have to pay for this?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Depends: It depends on the circumstances. The need for more surgery may be due to variance in healing, rather than something not done right at surgery.

Dr Karsant agreed

Answered 7/2/2015

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