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About Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS
Expertise
I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.
Experience
Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor at State University School of Dentistry.
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American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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BA
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Surgery > Oral Surgery > Bone Graft
Expert: Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS
Date: 9/15/2008
Subject: Bone Graft
Question
Hello Doctor,
Ive read several posts about bone grafts after wisdom teeth removal. I think I
have understood that this procedure is "usually" not necessary. I am a 32
year old female and was wondering what the possible complications would be
if I choose not to have the bone grafts "recommended" by my dentist. Should
I be wary that he is even "recommending" them when it is not a commonly
necessary procedure? I appreciate any help on the matter. Thank you.
Answer
Mery - If the removal of the wisdom tooth is done by a knowledgeable surgeon and the wisdom tooth area will not be replaced by an implant (very unusual for an implant in a wisdom tooth socket) then a bone graft should not be necessary. If, however, the doctor who removes the tooth is not knowledgeable or skilled he may remove excessive bone by his overly traumatic surgery. Then and only then could I see the need for a bone graft.
So if the doctor is not skilled this may be his excuse. It also might be his excuse to make a few more $$. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact me again.
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