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Hello, Doctor. About 2 Weeks Ago, Had A Bone Graft
Question: Hello, doctor. About 2 weeks ago, had a bone graft done on a bottom premolar and after surgery, have now a painful whiteish lump on side of extraction site. Have been keeping it super clean with salt water, etc but it continues to stay the same size and stings and hurts. Just wondering if u know what this is and will it reduce in time?
Brief Answer:
Please send a picture of the area
Detailed Answer:
Hiii first of all thank you for approaching us with your query. I read through your query and I must say that nothing to be worried in this condition. It can be a bony projection due to extraction . I suggest you to please sent a photograph of the area so that we can reach a better conclusion. Seeing clinical pic can give better idea of the present condition. Please continue doing salt water gargle and maintaing oral hygiene. Waiting for your follow up query with pic. Hope you understood what I meant. Thankyou and have a healthy day. Dr Rohit
Please send a picture of the area
Detailed Answer:
Hiii first of all thank you for approaching us with your query. I read through your query and I must say that nothing to be worried in this condition. It can be a bony projection due to extraction . I suggest you to please sent a photograph of the area so that we can reach a better conclusion. Seeing clinical pic can give better idea of the present condition. Please continue doing salt water gargle and maintaing oral hygiene. Waiting for your follow up query with pic. Hope you understood what I meant. Thankyou and have a healthy day. Dr Rohit
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