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10-21-2012, 08:11 PM | #4 | |||
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Grand Magnate
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Hi Christy,
I find it difficult to believe that the infection and bone loss did not show up on the xrays and scans. The purpose of those things is to check the health and dimension of the bone. So certainly any "massive" infection would have undoubtedly been picked up prior to the extractions. Sometimes, the size and areas of infection become more prevalent during the oral surgery. Perhaps that is what the oral surgeon meant about his findings at the time of surgery??? In my opinion, the decision to place implants in the jawbone at the time of extractions depends on the health of the bone.... period. If it is not healthy, in my opinion, the implants should not be placed at that time. Some surgeons will wait, others don't. Even the placement of bone graft material in unhealthy bone is not ideal.... again my opinion. Anyplace else in the body... hips, knees, shoulders, etc... bone grafting and artificial replacements are not done until the infection is cleared. If those surgeries are rushed into, infection always prevails and the patient ends up needing additional surgeries. So why do dentists think of the mouth as being any different?? I have no idea :/ The issues that you have with your stomach... the inflammation, the bleeding.... all compromise your immune system. So any additional irritant to your immune system is going to cause you more problems than in someone who does not have your other physical issues. May I ask....why you have inflammation around the staples that were used for your gastric bypass? Could you be allergic to the metal? I wonder about this because I believe surgical staples are titanium and most dental implants are also titanium. IF all of that is accurate then you could be having a reaction to the metal implants which could be part of what is going on right now. Does the oral surgeon know about the inflammation around the surgical staples? If not, he should be informed of that. I too am not a big fan of the ER unless absolutely necessary, especially for dental issues. I totally understand why you would want to avoid that if possible. I think it would be wise to see the oral surgeon tomorrow and be sure to inform him of the staple issue and whatever side effects you are having with the clindamycin. Christy, please keep us informed of how you are doing. Try not to worry okay ~'.'~ Bryanna Quote:
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