I've signed the release and the CT results are being sent to me to share with my OS. Meanwhile still dealing with the sinus infection. I've told them no more antibiotics since they aren't doing anything. ENT has agreed, and told me to contact him for antibiotics if I get worse, so that the infection at least doesn't spread. Not sure what "worse" is. Fever, fatigue I imagine.
If it IS in the bone graft, is there a history of bone graft removal to treat infections? What is the necessity of a bone graft, would I need to have another one inserted if they did have to take it out?
I'm also concerned that if they take out the graft it will create a communication in my sinuses. I feel like I was healthier BEFORE i had my wisdom teeth removed, and I don't want to keep doing surgeries and making myself sicker and sicker.
Feeling beaten. So tired of this nonsense.
I'll keep you posted when I meet with the OS and with our action plan..
Thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
JenLRhodes,
ALL of your questions are very valid and to be clear ... the OS should also view the scan and give his opinion as he is the one who performed the oral surgery so he knows what he encountered and he is the one who placed the graft so he knows what he used and where he put it.
You will have to ask both the ENT and the OS all of those questions as they are the ones looking at the scan. Never assume that the "incidental details" are going to be sited or evaluated. It is always wise for the patient to bring up all of their questions to ascertain that these issues and concerns are addressed prior to any further treatment or surgery.
A clinical view of the inside your mouth is limited if we are talking about the sinuses or the bone graft that is in your jaw bone covered by closed gum tissue. So things can look great clinically and be a well hidden problem.
I would not have any surgery done until the OS and the ENT have discussed with each other..... the oral surgery that was done, the graft that was placed, their findings and opinions regarding the scan and what options they think may be a wise approach to helping you. The way to get them to do that.... tell each of them that you want a collaborated effort as you feel that is the best way to cover all the bases and that you won't proceed until this is done.
Bryanna
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