A member asked:

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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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

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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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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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