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A member asked:

How often does it happen that when a tooth is extracted that the bony wall adjacent to the next tooth breaks and must also be extracted, as well?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not often: I would not expect that to happen very often, but if the bone is very thin, it is always possible.

Dr Naghmi agreed

Answered 10/17/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Fairly often: The bone that makes up the tooth's socket, is fragile and portions of it next to the next tooth can break during the extraction process.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/29/2015

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