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Is better a maxillofacial or a periodontist to make bone graft?

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Overlap: Oral & Maxollo-facial Surgeons, and Periodontists, have overlapping fields of expertise, treatment. If basal bone, the basic jaw bone, is involved, see Oral Surgeon. If alveolar bone, tooth housing bone, see a Periodontist. Your General Dentist can guide you.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 8/14/2018

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