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having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

SeaMaiden — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:16:26 GMT

bottom jaw.. one root canalled tooth being removed...( so a dead tooth) and a bone graft put in.... how uncomfortable will I be after this and for how long? What should I expect as far as discomfort... a few days?

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

LindaSal — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:24:35 GMT

Hi @SeaMaiden . I have had an extraction and bone graft done. Mine was done in conjunction with a surgical implant placement. In my case I was quite sore (not in dying pain) but sore and swollen for a few days. With the implant placed at the same time mine would have been more invasive. If it's just a graft, then it won't be as much of a problem for you.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

SilleeMee — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:31:51 GMT

I had three teeth extracted and bone grafted during the same day. Nothing to it. Just a little sore but nothing a few ibuprofen wouldn't take care of. I did receive a Rx for antibiotics to take for a few days afterwards.

ETA-

I have 6 implants right now with 3 of them that needed grafts. I'm getting my crowns next week! I can't wait. It has been almost a year.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

Desertdi — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:31:14 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
bottom jaw.. one root canalled tooth being removed...( so a dead tooth) and a bone graft put in.... how uncomfortable will I be after this and for how long? What should I expect as far as discomfort... a few days?

@SeaMaiden Your only "pain" will be from the extraction. The bone graft is just some paste packed into the empty space. I have had this done a number of times, with NO complications. di

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

RedTop — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:34:05 GMT

What antibiotic will be prescribed as a safety precaution for your artificial joints? With this type of procedure, I would not be satisfied to take less than 2000 mg a day for 10-14 days. I always choose Keflex over Amoxicillin.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

Still Raining — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:39:10 GMT

Hoping all goes well, it must be a worry.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

Terrywu — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:52:25 GMT

Hopefully it sounds more painful than it will be. Good luck.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

Chessa35 — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:15:06 GMT

It might be a little sore , that all .

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

catter70 — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:31:51 GMT

Wishing you well. Take care.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

SeaMaiden — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:43:52 GMT

@RedTop @catter70 @Chessa35 @Terrywu @Still Raining

Thankyou all for your input. I do hope it goes well. 🙂

@RedTop I believe I will be on Amoxicillin.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

DrKelli — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:02:53 GMT

Shouldn't be too much pain. I had a bone graft when I had to have a dental implant. I don't even think I was on antibiotics.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

Still Raining — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:42:54 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@RedTop @catter70 @Chessa35 @Terrywu @Still Raining

Thankyou all for your input. I do hope it goes well. 🙂

@RedTop I believe I will be on Amoxicillin.

DD had one and it was not bad, just a bit of a process.

Now that I am on Prolia, all I want is for my teeth to outlive me 🦷

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

cantdrive55 — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:42:04 GMT

I've gone through this process 4 times, it's nothing you can't handle without ibuprofen or Tylenol for a day or two.

My periodontist has me take 2 extra strength Tylenol before I get out of the chair. He explains that it is important to get ahead of the pain, and it's good advice I'm happy to share with you.
His team starts me on ice packs immediately with instructions for 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off for the first 4 hours. This really prevents swelling.

I am prescribed Chlorhexidrine to keep the area clean & keep a supply of little sponges on a stick (Amazon).

I take a lot of Vitamin C to aid in the healing process.

Like @SilleeMee, it's a year long process for me, and well worth the time & expense. Implants are fantastic!
Good luck with your procedure!

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

Loves Purple — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:32:36 GMT

I've had three implants and I think a week or so of antibiotics. That's it. To be honest I don't remember if I ever had to take a pain pill. If I did maybe once or twice. Doctor prescribed something for pain, excessive in my opinion. I didn't fill it and just took an Advil when needed. It's wasn't a big deal. The big deal is the length of time from start to finish but worth it to have it done right. They use cadaver bone.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

Loves Purple — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:35:30 GMT

I forgot to add I was given a special mouthwash to rinse with. Rinse and spit. That's it. Good luck to you.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

SilleeMee — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:47:39 GMT

My grafts were made of what the doctors called "sticky bone" where they used some of my own blood, taken from my arm vein, and then it was mixed into the cadaver bone, made into a paste and then applied to the hollow in my jawbone. Doctors said the reason for using my own blood was that it would help heal the bone faster with less bleeding by providing it with the clotting and growth factors present in my blood plasma. They said it also minimizes further bone loss in the area where it's applied.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

Pagan — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:49:15 GMT

I too had a bone graft for an implant after an old failed root canal.

The bone graft itself was nothing. Just a mix they put in the hole after the extraction, it doesn't hurt at all. There are two types: I have cow bone in mine; my husband has cadaver bone.

It's the tooth coming out that may hurt, not the bone graft. You'll have stitches. I didn't even take the strong painkillers they gave me. One ordinary painkiller on the day and that was enough for me. I took antibiotics and swilled with salt water for ten days. It really wasn't a big deal.

it takes a couple of months for the bone to assimilate then they slice it all open again for the first stage of the implant, if you're having one.

The only part of the whole process I hated was that wretched temporary tooth denture I had to use to maintain the space between the teeth.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

colleena — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:03:06 GMT

@SeaMaiden Wishing you the best resolution w/this procedure & hoping the pain is not bad. I'm such a chicken dental wise so not sure I could be as brave as you.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

ChillyTulip — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:12:15 GMT

I had one done in conjunction with an implant. No discomfort. I actually returned to work afterwards.

Re: having a bone graft done in my lower jaw

SeaMaiden — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:00:02 GMT

@colleena wrote:
@SeaMaiden Wishing you the best resolution w/this procedure & hoping the pain is not bad. I'm such a chicken dental wise so not sure I could be as brave as you.

@colleena I am no braver than you...I have no other choice to fix the issue...🙁