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Re: oral surgery bone graft

Author: MichaelR  Date:   2007-09-06 20:13 I've had that procedure. For me it was to provide for two teeth (#9 and 10 if you know your dental numbers) after they were knocked out in a bicycle crash. The donation site was the point of my jaw. Long term there have been no complications. Though I now have a more prominent chin. Short term ... ugh. Swelling, pain, liquid diet. I expect you'll not be able to play for at least 10 to 14 days. Due to a couple of complications it was over a year between knocking my teeth out and having the implants fully installed. Upside though, implants are wonderful. If I were to crack teeth again for whatever reason I wouldn't hesitate about getting implant replacements. For the non-squeamish: How I looked the night of the crash: http://www.patch.com/photo/main.php?g2_itemId=3950 http://www.patch.com/photo/main.php?g2_itemId=3956 Index pages that include post surgery images: http://www.patch.com/photo/main.php?g2_itemId=3029&g2_page=3 http://www.patch.com/photo/main.php?g2_itemId=3029&g2_page=4 If you have other questions, my profile here contains my email address. -- Michael of Portland, OR Be Appropriate and Follow Your Curiosity

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