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After your wisdom teeth removed a clot forms. what happens to the clot later?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It..: Reorganizes and eventually fills in with bone and gum tissue as it heals.

Answered 8/28/2013

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Wound healing: After the wisdom teeth are removed a clot forms. Over time, the organized clot is replaced by tissue and cells that promote bone growth.

Answered 9/1/2013

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