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05-13-2016, 10:30 PM | #1 | ||
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Bryanna,
Your wisdom and insight is much appreciated! My concern was that failure of Gelfoam to stop air movement meant the "patch" was not functioning, and with air moving through the pinhole (which shows no sign of infection) healing would not take place. Thanks for your reassurance that minor air movement of itself, is not a problem in the short term and the opening should heal by itself. I do not smoke or use straws and have been scrupulously avoiding any depressurization of my oral cavity, but as you know, it can be quite difficult to avoid. I'll continue my efforts to not move air through the opening, use the saline and trust healing will gradually happen over coming days. As mentioned, I'll see my perio early next week and will eat the gummy bears, as god intended. Once again, my sincere thanks and I'm pleased someone with your credentials is a Forum participant! Quote:
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05-14-2016, 03:53 PM | #2 | |||
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Steveo,
The Gelfoam is not really intended to act as a plug and prevent air flow. It's more to protect the perforation from becoming contaminated via the oral cavity into the sinus. Continue doing what you are and hopefully by next week it will be much better. BTW.... God did not invent gummy bears. ~'.'~ Please keep us posted on how things are going. Bryanna Quote:
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Bryanna ***I have been in the dental profession for 4 decades. I am an educator and Certified Dental Assistant extensively experienced in chair side assisting and dental radiography. The information that I provide here is my opinion based on my education and professional experience. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice.*** |
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05-20-2016, 02:39 AM | #3 | ||
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Hello Bryanna,
A brief note of thanks for your information and support. Visited my perio Wednesday and he was surprised to see my extraction was nearly 90% healed after 8 days! Probably the most difficult period were the three days after stitches for the Gelfoam were placed. Oxy twice a day and lots of ibuprofen. Tapered off to just ibuprofen by Tuesday and was feeling just a steady ache by Wednesday past. As of today (Friday), no pain meds at all! Thanks again Bryanna. You helped me through this! Quote:
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