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In general, is very invasive dental surgery like an apicoectomy as difficult on a patient, post op, like a sinus lift?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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It can be: Each patient is different and each surgery and surgeon is different. It's always good idea to hope for the best and be prepared for the worse.

Answered 8/21/2016

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A member asked:

In general, is very invasive dental surgery like an apicoectomy as difficult on a patient, post op, like a sinus lift?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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