Are bone grafts required after tooth extraction?

Question

How long does the pain normally last after tooth extraction/bone graft?

Answer 1

Not required...: If you want to support the gum tissue or for to support an implant in the future, then it's a good idea.

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Answer 2

Not always: For routine extractions, especially when there is adequate bone all around the socket where the tooth was extracted, there is no reason for a bone graft. However, when there is loss of bone from periodontal disease or an infection and the area is to be replaced with a restoration, especially a dental implant, bone grafts are advisable. It may be done at the time of surgery or at a later date.

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Answer 3

Depends: It depends on the goal. If a dental implant is planned, then yes. Sometimes, bone grafts can be performed at wisdom tooth sites and where lesions of the jaw bone were removed. Consult with your dentist.

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Answer 4

Bone graft: Although I am not a dentist I do not believe so as a matter of fact a bone graft should be necessary only on very few occasions specially when the cavity left after the extraction is too large and is a danger that the mandibule bone could fracture.

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Answer 5

Not always: After a tooth is extracted, the bone will shrink, which can have negative cosmetic and structural consequences. A graft would help prevent/slow the boneloss in the area, leading to a more esthetic/natural result if you elect to replace the tooth.It may be required if you replace the tooth with an implant. But no, it is not always required--i've extracted many teeth without grafting.

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Answer 6

No: Not if it is an area where you are not contemplating doing an implant or if the area already has a sufficient quantity and quality of bone.

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Answer 7

Not always: If you plan to have a dental implant at that site, definitely you will need a bone graft. Sometimes, bone grafts can be placed where a future bridge will be placed. Otherwise it is not necessary.

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Answer 8

May be beneficial: Bone grafts can be beneficial if an implant is to placed. The grafts act as a scaffold, resorb and ultimately are replaced by your own bone or form a bridge with your bone. If an implant is not planned it will be beneficial to place a graft which isn't resorbed, one in which will remain for an extended period and support the adjacent native bone, providing a better esthetic, functional prosthesis.

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Answer 9

No: Bone grafts following a tooth extraction are not always needed. However, they will help to promote an ideal bone shape for an implant, if so desired. Given your age, i would suggest this. If not, the bone graft will help to preserve the bony architecture under a fixed bridge or removable prosthesis, for a much longer period of time. However, they are not absolutely necessary. Keep smiling !

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Answer 10

extraction: If you are asking how long it takes to do the procedure, assuming it is uncomplicated, then the answer is somewhere around an hour give or take a little. If you are asking about how long the healing takes then there are two answers. The gum tissue heals quickly, about two weeks and the bone filling in underneath takes about 3 - 4 months, sometimes longer.

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Answer 11

Not much: Mostly just chance of rejection of the graft but even that is not much. Talk to your provider. It is done to maintain bone structure and can be very helpful if an implant is planned.

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Answer 12

Minor risks: This is a fairly successful procedure. The risks are infection, loss of graft material or failure to maintain ridge width for an implant. While controversial, my experience is that cadaveric bone works much better than synthetic bone grafts if planning on implants.

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Answer 13

Minimal: Synthetic bone grafts are safe. There is a risk of an infection but the risk is also present with any bone grafting procedure.

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Answer 14

Explanation : Healing take usually 1-2 weeks, if no inflammation/ complication.

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Answer 15

Post-surgery: Greatest pain level first 2 days post-surgery, then should gradually di is his daily over 10 days to 2 weeks. Follow your Dentist's post-op instructions to the letter. If you have any concerns, call for an appointment for reevaluation.

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Answer 16

No and maybe yes: Bone grafts facilitate the healing of the bone tree height that allows implants replaced later time. If a bridge is to be used, the graft can make the false tooth configuration much improved. Incomplete bone healing is a serious problem in replacing extracted teeth. Bone grafts have been a valuable improvement in oral surgery, allowing options to exist. Even dentures when first placed benefit.

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Answer 17

Very beneficial: In highly, esthetic areas, grafting should be done. If there is a large bony defect, it should be grafted. Tooth replacements look better in grafted areas. Non esthetic areas, or areas there will never be replacements do not need grafting.

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Answer 18

Yes: Bone grafts is like an insurance policy. It increases the chance of the extraction site healing fully with bone so that the implant can be encased in good strong bone. It increase the stability of the dental implant.

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Answer 19

Probably: Bone grafts can be beneficial if an implant is to placed. The grafts act as a scaffold, resorb and ultimately are replaced by your own bone or form a bridge with your bone. If an implant is not planned it will be beneficial to place a graft which isn't resorbed, one in which will remain for an extended period and support the adjacent native bone, providing a better esthetic, functional prosthesis.

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Answer 20

Good idea: The advantage of "socket or ridge preservation", also called a bone graft , is the filling in of the hole where the tooth was extracted. This keeps the area nice and full and can be very helpful both to the teeth surrounding it and in the future if you elect to have an implant. Very good idea and investment for small cost.

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Answer 21

Sometimes: We do it sometimes without a planned implant. We do it to preserve the size and shape of the area when a bridge is planned.

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