Decrease in Radiodensity at Graft Site: Doomed to Failure?
Last Updated: Sep 17, 2007
Dr. N. asks:
I recently did a lateral sinus lift and bone graft. The post-op orthopantomograph of the patient after 3 weeks does not show much of the radio-opacity as seen post-op 2 days radiograph in the sinus lift area/grafted area. What could be the reason for this? Is the graft doomed to failure because of this decrease in radiodensity at the graft site? Should I proceed with the placement of dental implants into the grafted area? What should I do next? Thanks for any comments.
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