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Can bone spicules in upper ( 5wks old) extraction site cause pressure like pain? what other symptoms & complications can arise from spicule? thanks!
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Granulation tissue: Probably granulation tissue. See dentist if doesn't resolve within a couple weeks.
Answered 3/21/2019
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