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72yr mom had second phase of dental implant surgery for dentures (placing abutment) 4 days later she is in pain and her voice is very hoarse. can the hoarseness be from the procedure?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Pain is for sure related to the procedure but hoarseness can be a coincidence rather than related to the dental surgery. I wonder what the anesthesia she received for the procedure, only general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation can cause hoarseness post op.

Answered 1/29/2022

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DR. T.D. is correct.

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