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I had bone graft done on lower jawbone for a dental implant. monday will be 4 weeks since procedure. have swelling & pain in neck & jaw. not in mouth.
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Needs evalution: Please go back to the oral surgeon or dentist who did the procedure. You may have an infection.
Answered 7/18/2019
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Reevaluation: Aswith any surgery, the concern is infection. Please return to your treating general dentist or specialist for re-evaluation and, if necessary, treatment.
Answered 7/18/2019
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