The : The most probable explanation for what you are feeling are the sharp crests of bone that are located between the teeth or the knots of stitches place to redrape you gum tissue. If it is either of these conditions it will resolve with time, the bone when "mother nature" smooths the edges, and the stitches when they come out. When performing a full mouth extraction case in preparation for dentures, the bone is generally smoothed but care is taken not to remove too much which will make the dentures unstable. If the sharp pieces are in fact tooth or bone fragments then they will work their way out and you can remove them with your fingers. It is not unreasonable to contact your surgeons office for a follow-up appoint to check things out since you have questions.
Answered 10/3/2016
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This : This is a common occurence with extraction of mulitiple teeth. Most likely these are residual pieces of bone that are were loosened when the teeth were removed. In most situations these may be annoying and sore for a few days until they migrate to the top of the gum and exfoliate. In a few situations the soreness lasts a week or more at which point it is necessry for your dentist to "encourage" the pieces to come out. Generaly a few drops of anesthesia is needed. You may also be feeling the bone in between the teeth. In some situations the gum tissue is not sutured to cover the hole where the tooth was. Where multiple teeth were the bone between the teeth will now be higher and may feel like a tooth. In either event it is important for you to be comfortable and to make sure your dentist is fully aware of your concerns. To your health and prosperity. Dr. Smith.
Answered 10/4/2016
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