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If your hard palate cracked during the dental extraction andnow has functional issue, which doctor is best suited to follow up, ent, oral surgeon or neuro surgeon?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Oral Surg & Prostho.: Oral surgeon and prosthodontist. These specialists can work together to get the best result. Might even get orthodontist involved, ir tooth position if affected.

Answered 12/31/2012

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Oral Surgeon: Start with an oral surgeon who can determine the extent of your problem and what needs to be done to return you to proper form and function.

Answered 12/31/2012

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Dr. Eric Linden answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Oral surgeon: You need to see a well trained oral surgeon. If you need a further referral to an ent, they will guide you.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

NO Fault: When an unwanted result happened, it is many times unexpected. When it happened, we should focus on making it better for the patient, not pointing finger and dodging blame. Fortunately, a cracked hard palate should heal uneventfully.

Answered 10/4/2016

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