On Monday I did meet with Dr. F. We did discuss the option of a bone graft and distraction. While he didn't say it in so many words, he did seem to think another bone graft would not work.
Today I met with a new surgeon from Dr. S's office, Dr. D. She is wonderful! My sister would even let her do surgery on her. I walked out feeling even more convinced that distraction was the right way to go. She would also like to have Dr. F move my middle tooth a bit before it has to come out, allowing it to pull some bone with it.
Then I can go on a cruise and enjoy myself before they put the distraction device in.
From there it will take a few weeks to move my teeth and the device will stay in my mouth for a few months while the bone behind it grows. After that they'll see how things develop in regards to what exactly they will do. But the bottom line is that a few months later I should be able to get implants put in.
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