Need advice, soon

[Irinadax]

I had two bi-cuspids extracted prior to treatment. One of the gaps is not closing. The ortho thinks it's b/c during the extraction there was some bone loss. The ortho is thinking of giving me a bone graft in that gapped area in order to 'strenthen the site' so we can move the back tooth though it in order to close it.

I need advice folks. I'm uncertain about the need for this procedure. I'm meeting with the oral surgeon in a few days to discuss it. This is the same oral surgeon that extracted the bi-cuspid and possibly bone along with it.

I wish I had known about this site prior to the extractions, I might've done more research/ b/c I believe now the extractions were a mistake and have caused too much space. NOw I'm facing another 'permanent procedure' and I want to make sure this is the right thing.

Has anyone on this board had this done? Is this 'normal'?

In all honesy, I'm considering getting an implant for the gap instead of doing all this movement b/c it's been 1yr and 5 months and that molar that is supposed to move foward to cover the gap, hasn't even budged!

[rsprouse]

I had two bi-cuspids extracted prior to treatment. One of the gaps is not closing. The ortho thinks it's b/c during the extraction there was some bone loss. The ortho is thinking of giving me a bone graft in that gapped area in order to 'strenthen the site' so we can move the back tooth though it in order to close it.

This is a good solution to the problem you describe

I need advice folks. I'm uncertain about the need for this procedure. I'm meeting with the oral surgeon in a few days to discuss it. This is the same oral surgeon that extracted the bi-cuspid and possibly bone along with it.

S/He didn't extract bone with the tooth unless it was fused. It is possible that you had a defect in the bone that was undiagnosed. But unless the OS mentioned something after the extraction regarding bone coming out then I doubt any appreciable amount was removed.

Has anyone on this board had this done? Is this 'normal'?

In all honesy, I'm considering getting an implant for the gap instead of doing all this movement b/c it's been 1yr and 5 months and that molar that is supposed to move foward to cover the gap, hasn't even budged!

If teeth were extracted then you obviously had a space deficiency that needed to be corrected. If you go the implant route then you will likely be negating a big portion of your ortho work to date. A bone graft is not that big of a deal in regards to risk and success. But it does require a time and financial commitment on your end. I hope it works out for you.

Best,
Rory