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by Dianed
Dianed
Hi my dentist recommends a tooth extraction. I know that we survivors need to have hyperbaric treatments before and after extraction, and am wondering if anyone here has gone through this process and can let me know what it entails and how successful it was. Did you have any problems with healing after the extraction. Thank you.
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by KevinBach
KevinBach
I needed a molar extracted and university medical center oral surgeon is only one that would do it due to radiation damage. Did Pentoxifylline treatment prior to extraction. Surgeon extracted and couldn’t get roots out. A month later, roots removed and debrided. Soft diet after both but two weeks after second surgery, jaw broke. Last week got a 3d printed titanium plate put in with cadaver bone added. Have been on Pentoxifylline and Vit E plus an antibacterial mouthwash for 3 months and plan on being on it for over a year. This was not the recommended treatment for repair but felt worth a shot before full flap.

If you get it removed, I would do a liquid diet using a substance like Huel primarily and graduate to a very soft diet for several months until the extraction site bone reheals. Trust me, you don’t want a fracture. Learn from my lesson.
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by Dianed
Dianed
Thank you for the information Kevin. Hope your 3D plate works! Sounds better than a flap. It’s crazy how one tooth extraction can cause so many problems! It’s also hard to find a knowledgeable and experienced doctor!
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by JamesD
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That is good news I’m sure
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