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Is it safe to have a bone graft done right after the extraction of an infected upper molar? i am scheduled for the extraction tomorrow
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Wait two weeks: Wait two weeks to make sure there is no sprees of the infection.
Answered 9/25/2013
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Depends: The key in grafting is removal of existing infection and granulation tissue. As long as all the infected tissue is cleaned out, your dentist may be able to do grafting in same visit.
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