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12 days after dental implant and bone graft and my gums are white and slimy? is this normal? swelling has decreased and on z-pack.
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Likely normal: Likely normal if no increased pain. You should have already had postop appointment to check. If not, see surgeon to make sure.
Answered 12/7/2016
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Implant & graft: Sounds like normal healing, but you should return to the implant surgeon for a post-op exam to make sure.
Answered 7/19/2015
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