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Bone spicule after dental implant remova
I got implant removed and after 5 days I got a bone spicule which was paining dentist told that I could get better on its own, after a week pain reduced and now I cannot see it might be possible that I swallowed it will it cause any Harm?
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Hi it has been resorbed not to worry if you have taken in also no worries it will be resolved
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No harm is there. Most probably it could have resorbed.
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Hello,
A bone spicule post removal of tooth or an implant is common. Usually these are small and tend to resorb on their own.
Unlikely that you might have swallowed it. Even if so, there is nothing to be worried.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
No need to worry.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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There’s nothing to worry about it
The bony spicule might have resorbed
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Nothing to worry it will get resolved by its own
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