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A member asked:
Had an implant and bone graft and the gums on the teeth next to the implant are not touching the teeth and there is a gap. due to bad stitches?
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No: It's the way the gum tissue healed or there may be some bone loss in that area. Speak to your surgeon.
Answered 7/14/2015
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Time: Give it time to heal, can be very normal. If no improvement after 2-3 weeks, see the surgeon. Good Luck.
Answered 8/1/2015
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Be patient: Some bone grafts for dental implants take longer to heal than others. Most bone grafts are ready for dental implants 3-4 months after the surgery. Some will need 6-8 months.
Answered 8/1/2015
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