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bone grafting too bulky

by hoho603, Sep 10, 2008 12:31PM
I had a bad implant of tooth #10 and was taken out on 8/14/2008. The doctor did a bone grafting on the site by using BMP-2. I think they use some kind of membrane close the bone grafting area under the gum. They told me BMP-2 will cause a lot of swelling, and that swelling will go away slowly. Last Sat. , they checked me and said now I am ok.

The bone grafting made #10 area very bulky. Now when I smile, I notice my lip become so asymetrical because of the bulky area underneath the lip.

is this correctable? any idea?  How should I proceed?

will that bulkiness go away over time? The surgical area is still very soft, I think the bone has not become solid yet.
Member Comments (1)

by Hamidreza Nassery , DMD, FICOI, Jul 11, 2009 10:57PM
To: hoho603
if the issue is too much bone it is rather a good problem to have, it is always alot easier to remove bone than to grow it.. it could also be too much tissue in which case again is easily solved. Just make sure to report it to your dentist and make him/her aware of your esthetic concerns.
All the best.
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