Oral surgery
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Visitor asks:
Hello!
One week ago an oral surgeon removed tooth 36. Already on the second day I felt that the entire root had not been removed; part of it is protruding from the gum.
I would like to ask whether this will come out on its own or whether I need to return to the oral surgeon. I do not have severe pain; the area on the outer side of the wound is painful on pressure,
which is probably a consequence of the extraction. I also called the surgeon's clinic and was told that it would come out on its own, and that if it bothers me I should return. I would like your opinion.
Thank you very much for your answer.
Kind regards, Hermina
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
After extraction, patients most often feel sharp bone edges that remain exposed to contact with the tongue, or bone fragments that broke off during the procedure. The bone will certainly remodel (resorb) on its own. Final bone remodelling takes 4–6 months. If a root fragment had remained in the bone, the surgeon would tell you or take an additional X-ray to rule out or confirm the presence of a dental fragment. You can be reassured.
Have a nice day!
After extraction, patients most often feel sharp bone edges that remain exposed to contact with the tongue, or bone fragments that broke off during the procedure. The bone will certainly remodel (resorb) on its own. Final bone remodelling takes 4–6 months. If a root fragment had remained in the bone, the surgeon would tell you or take an additional X-ray to rule out or confirm the presence of a dental fragment. You can be reassured.
Have a nice day!
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