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If the site was infected and grafted as you say I would wait 4-6 months depending on the size of the bone graft. If the implant merely did not integrate, no infection, and the socket was intact all the
Robert - If you truly do have an opening, just drink plain water can come out your nose from the sinus. After 15 years, the body will attempt to block off the area with a type of tissue called granulation
Carolyn - I yank them also, but my license plate is not so vocal. In the meantime, before you see the surgeon, I suggest you begin the following simple treatments that should begin to relax the muscles
Giorgia - There are board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons in France, Germany, Greece, Switzerland and Spain. If you could tell me which country you prefer or a couple of countries, I will be
Virginia - The type of sutures used, dissolvable or not dissolvable, is usually based on the surgeon's preference. I like the type of suture that does not dissolve so I can control removing the sutures

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