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Question:
I have had two bone grafting procedures.
The graft material was from a cow. Both times following the procedure I get into extreme pain.
Which is not the usual follow up.
Can I be allergic to the grafting material?...Visitor from PA
Answer:
It would be hard to imagine a circumstance where your were allergic to the graft material.
Grafting products are processed extensively and is essentially inert.
I would guess the pain comes from the amount of tissue retraction that is being done to visualize the area.
If you have a sense of swelling and/or a tingling numb feeling in the surgical area, that could be causing the pain.
Hopefully, the two grafts have now provided sufficient bone volume and you can move ahead with treatment.
Christopher McFarland, DMD
Atlanta Prosthodontist - Periodontist
2530 Lawrenceville Highway
Decatur - Duluth - Atlanta, GA
(770) 492-0256
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