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How does gum tear repair its self and how long?
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14 to 28 days: Given no infection, gum reattached in 14 days, with epithelial crosslinks (for toughness) in 28 days, after which it would be strong enough to withstand normal occlusal function and trauma.
Answered 1/5/2019
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