What could be the chances of getting jaw bone affected while pulling off cracked molar?
Patient: I had Reclast on September 18, 2003. On November I realized I had a small sore between my molars on the right side of my face. After going many times to the dentist and having taken different antibiotics, I learned today that my  molar ((#32) is cracked all the way down! Now my dentist will have to pull the tooth out. I am wondering what are the chances of me getting my jaw bone affected by this procedure? and who should remove this tooth?thank you so much Doctor: hello and welcome to HCM forum,I would like you to know that as the wisdom molar is cracked , it needs to be extracted by an experienced dentist, it can be a specialist or a general dentist.You do not have to worry as it is not something too serious.Extraction of a molar does not affect your jaw in any way ,just follow the instruction given by your dentist post-extraction.I hope I answered your query,i wish you good health,take care.