Not unusual: The trama from the extraction may loosen those teeth. The local swelling at the site may give them a little more room to move around. Small as it is, they do move. They will normally tighten back up within the week. If you are concerned, see your surgeon.
Answered 3/9/2013
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Normal: The inflammation in the area of bone graft may cause the adjacent tooth to be mobile. It is normal if it only occurs for the 1-2 weeks, during the time of chemotaxis of all the inflammatory infiltrates. After 2 weeks, the mobility should improve. Occlusal adjustment could be done on these two teeth to relieve the heavy centric if there is an interference and especially if there is fremitus.
Answered 3/9/2013
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Yes: Teeth within or close to the surgical field can become loose after tooth extraction due to swelling and inflammation of hard and soft tissue.
Answered 1/15/2016
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Possibly, possibly not. The General Dentist, specialist Periodontist, or specialist Oral Surgeon that did the proceeduresis responsible for your post-surgical care, especially ion younger more than 2 weeks post-surgery. So rather than worrying, call your practitioner,
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