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A member asked:

Tooth 15 in near future will be pulled and bone grafted. i want to hold out as long as i can til an implant. any time estimation ranges?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Unclear question: Time estimate for what? Loss of tooth? Bone graft healing? Waiting to place an implant? Not enough info posted.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 12/7/2016

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