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How long does it take to recover from a bone graft?

I will have a bone graft. How long does it take to recover from a bone graft?

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Recovery time depends on the injury or defect being treated and the size of the bone graft. Your recovery may take 2 weeks to 3 months. The bone graft itself will take up to 3 months or longer to heal. You may be told to avoid extreme exercise for up to 6 months.
Around 3-4 days
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Pain should subside in 2-3 days, You will need 6 months to properly heal and for new bone to form =20 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE. THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION WHICH IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT ANY USE, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING IN ANY FORM IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THANK YOU. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DISCLAIMER: ANY TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS E-MAIL OR ANY OTHER COMMUNICATION FROM THE SENDING PARTY IS NOT INTENDED AND CANNOT BE USED BY ANY INDIVIDUAL, ENTITY OR ORGANIZATION IN REGARD TO ANY TAX OR LEGAL MATTER WHATSOEVER, MORE PARTICULARLY, TO AVOID TAX OR TAX PENALTIES. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY TAX, LEGAL, PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS E-MAIL OR ANY COMMUNICATION MAY SUPPORT THE MARKETING OR PROMOTION OF THE TRANSACTIONS OR MATTERS INCLUDED IN THIS E-MAIL, EACH AND EVERY INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION SHOULD SEEK COMPETENT TAX OR LEGAL ADVICE
Every case is unique to the amount of grafting and the patient's healing capabilities. Normally a week or two to feel back to normal.
Most recovery cycles are just a few days for the soreness to disappear. Of course the bone healing is usually 6 to 8 weeks. Every person is different and your dentist should let you know about rare complications that can sometimes arise. DENTIST