Hi sandy,
If a bone spur is wedged in the gum tissue, it is usually superficial and can be easily removed without making an incision. If the bone spur is attached to bone, then a small incision is made to get access to the spur. Do not be concerned about a dry socket. There is no chance of that happening when removing a bone spur unless the entire surgical area has to be opened and debrided..... which is rarely if ever done.
So what did the surgeon say at your post op yesterday?
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by sandy60
Thanks! One question, if it doesn't show on the x-ray, what do they do? Make an incision and look? The thought of this scares me, more surgery? More worrying about a dry socket? Can that happen if they are near the bone again? What I mean is do they just cut your gum open because of a suspicion of a tiny spur? Would it be right underneath the surface? Do they have to stitch you again after this? Lots of questions but I am not good with this stuff :-(
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