If the patient follows the post-extraction instructions properly, then the chances of complications after extraction are minimal. Some of the common post-extraction complications include swelling, bleeding, dry socket, paraesthesia, osteomyelitis (bone infection), and osteonecrosis (bone death).
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had all the wisdom teeth pulled out in one shot, then you should have been given a lot of numbing injections on all the four sides of the mouth.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Jaw pain, swelling, difficulty in opening the mouth are commonly present for a few days after the surgical extraction of wisdom tooth.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I have seen the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Nothing to worry about.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The only way you will be satisfied is to do a panoramic X-ray or OPG (orthopantomography). Then you will see the X-ray with your eyes.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you feel it is not a dry socket, then do not touch the area with your tongue or anything. I suggest you follow the following steps: 1.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image and history (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query. Bleeding after a tooth extraction usually stops within an hour. We suture the wound to reduce bleeding.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Generally when a permanent tooth is extracted, 1. Bone loss happens in the jaw. The bone underlying the tooth is like soil.
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