I had a bone graft done at the end of september for dental implant. i currently wear a retainer until it heals. r the bone chips inside the gums?

Yes under the gums: A bone graft is placed deep inside the socket or defect and is then covered by a membrane to contain it, the gums is reflected and sutured over the area to keep it he bone particle inside until they fuse and integrate with your bone. The retainer is used to protect the area from any pressure during chewing until the healing period is completed.

Bone graft: Yes, the graft material is inside the gums probably covered with a protective membrane. Retainer is designed to protect the surgical site as it heals. You should be close to being ready for implant. Please check in with the Dentist or Specialist that did the implant.