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How long following a multilevel laminectomy should i wait to have major dental work done ?

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Once your back has : Healed in terms of you being able to sit or recline for a long period of time should be the right time which would be between 4 to 8 weeks.

Answered 12/4/2012

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Depends; min. 6 mo.: This is something you must ask your surgeon. As a general rule, a dentist waits 6 months after orthopedic surgery to begin major dental work, provided your surgeon clears you for treatment.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Jean-Pierre Mobasser answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

It's complicated: Actually there isn't an easy answer. There is not a lot of true literature on this. If a patient can wait, then i would advise them to wait 4-6 weeks after the spine procedure prior to undergoing major dental surgery.

Answered 10/23/2017

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