OT: Bone graft after extraction

[Anonymous]

I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted on 2-18-10. Everything went smooth and I’ve had no swelling or intense pain. I took a few percocets over the first few days but nothing except ibuprofen since. Today’s the 23rd and I’m still having minimal pain on the side that was grafted, which they assured me was normal. They did the bone graft on the lower right because they were worried the bone had receded to the point that the next molar may have stability issues. This seemed reasonable to me because I put off this procedure for far too long. I was told back in my early twenties (I’m 31 now) I should have them removed but I was nervous about it and figured as long as they didn’t hurt they were okay to stay–bad decision on my part. My insurance covered everything so I told the doctor to do whatever he felt was necessary. They put me all the way out, did the extraction and the graft and I have had a very average recovery based on all the stories I’ve read. You didn’t mention your age, so if you have put off the procedure like I did that could be why they feel a bone graft is needed. Why your insurance won’;t cover it is a mystery to me. I didn’t pay one cent out of pocket for anything. Definitely get as much information as you can before you do anything. Like I said, my graft was covered so when they told they may need to do it I didn’t argue, I just told them to do it if need be. Good luck to you.

[Anonymous]

WOW! I think you are AMAZING FOR HELPING WITH this information and IF ONLY all professionals were as honest and helpful; where are you located I would make you my dentist in a heartbeat and tell everyone I know to as well. (especially after I tell you of my experience)

I had the exact same issue as the initiator of this string; with the exception of my dentist insisted he would need to do a $500 bone graft if he pulled my wisdom tooth; which is not covered by my insurance. I researched (which included your post here) and told him that I really didn’t “need” a bone graft and that I would be just with him simply pulling the tooth. He then tells me that they would need to do a panoramic X-ray in order to determine if the bone graft was needed; of course (as you probably know)is not covered by my insurance. I challenged that (thanks to your info) and told him that the tooth was not impacted, I don’t have any missing teeth on that side and asked what they were trying to see with this “panoramic x-ray”. At that point he became irate and essentially told not to tell him how to do his job and told me to leave.

My question, is a panoramic x-ray the only way to determine if a bone graft is needed or was it just an end around for him to make a few bucks?

[Anonymous]

WOW! I think you are AMAZING FOR HELPING WITH this information and IF ONLY all professionals were as honest and helpful; where are you located I would make you my dentist in a heartbeat and tell everyone I know to as well. (especially after I tell you of my experience)

I had the exact same issue as the initiator of this string; with the exception of my dentist insisted he would need to do a $500 bone graft if he pulled my wisdom tooth; which is not covered by my insurance. I researched (which included your post here) and told him that I really didn’t “need” a bone graft and that I would be just with him simply pulling the tooth. He then tells me that they would need to do a panoramic X-ray in order to determine if the bone graft was needed; of course (as you probably know)is not covered by my insurance. I challenged that (thanks to your info) and told him that the tooth was not impacted, I don’t have any missing teeth on that side and asked what they were trying to see with this “panoramic x-ray”. At that point he became irate and essentially told not to tell him how to do his job and told me to leave.

My question, is a panoramic x-ray the only way to determine if a bone graft is needed or was it just an end around for him to make a few bucks?

[Anonymous]

WOW! I think you are AMAZING FOR HELPING WITH this information and IF ONLY all professionals were as honest and helpful; where are you located I would make you my dentist in a heartbeat and tell everyone I know to as well. (especially after I tell you of my experience)

I had the exact same issue as the initiator of this string; with the exception of my dentist insisted he would need to do a $500 bone graft if he pulled my wisdom tooth; which is not covered by my insurance. I researched (which included your post here) and told him that I really didn’t “need” a bone graft and that I would be just with him simply pulling the tooth. He then tells me that they would need to do a panoramic X-ray in order to determine if the bone graft was needed; of course (as you probably know)is not covered by my insurance. I challenged that (thanks to your info) and told him that the tooth was not impacted, I don’t have any missing teeth on that side and asked what they were trying to see with this “panoramic x-ray”. At that point he became irate and essentially told not to tell him how to do his job and told me to leave.

My question, is a panoramic x-ray the only way to determine if a bone graft is needed or was it just an end around for him to make a few bucks?

[Anonymous]

WOW! I think you are AMAZING FOR HELPING WITH this information and IF ONLY all professionals were as honest and helpful; where are you located I would make you my dentist in a heartbeat and tell everyone I know to as well. (especially after I tell you of my experience)

I had the exact same issue as the initiator of this string; with the exception of my dentist insisted he would need to do a $500 bone graft if he pulled my wisdom tooth; which is not covered by my insurance. I researched (which included your post here) and told him that I really didn’t “need” a bone graft and that I would be just with him simply pulling the tooth. He then tells me that they would need to do a panoramic X-ray in order to determine if the bone graft was needed; of course (as you probably know)is not covered by my insurance. I challenged that (thanks to your info) and told him that the tooth was not impacted, I don’t have any missing teeth on that side and asked what they were trying to see with this “panoramic x-ray”. At that point he became irate and essentially told not to tell him how to do his job and told me to leave.

My question, is a panoramic x-ray the only way to determine if a bone graft is needed or was it just an end around for him to make a few bucks?

[Anonymous]

WOW! I think you are AMAZING FOR HELPING WITH this information and IF ONLY all professionals were as honest and helpful; where are you located I would make you my dentist in a heartbeat and tell everyone I know to as well. (especially after I tell you of my experience)

I had the exact same issue as the initiator of this string; with the exception of my dentist insisted he would need to do a $500 bone graft if he pulled my wisdom tooth; which is not covered by my insurance. I researched (which included your post here) and told him that I really didn’t “need” a bone graft and that I would be just with him simply pulling the tooth. He then tells me that they would need to do a panoramic X-ray in order to determine if the bone graft was needed; of course (as you probably know)is not covered by my insurance. I challenged that (thanks to your info) and told him that the tooth was not impacted, I don’t have any missing teeth on that side and asked what they were trying to see with this “panoramic x-ray”. At that point he became irate and essentially told not to tell him how to do his job and told me to leave.

My question, is a panoramic x-ray the only way to determine if a bone graft is needed or was it just an end around for him to make a few bucks?

[pucca94597]

Is bone grafting after impacted wisdom teeth pull really necessary? I have a case where my wisdome tooth is completely impacted and is close to nerve — meaning, it’s impacted pretty deep. Oh and by the way, it’s completely upside down sitting on an angle pushing on the next tooth at a 45 degree angle.

3D imaging shows it’s close nerve but not enough to be very very complicated. One dentist recommended doing a bone grafting while other says it’s not necessary.

Why is there a difference in opinion? Bone grafting isn’t covered by insurance and it’s expensive… Any info would be appreciate it.

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