A bone graft is made of small pieces of bone, which may come from a cadaver bone bank, which is highly regulated by the FDA.
Swelling in your mouth, cheeks, or face is common in the first 24 to 48 hours. Applying ice packs for 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off can help reduce swelling. After 48 hours you can switch to heat.
After surgery, you’ll need to stick to liquids and soft, cool foods for a while. Avoid hot, hard, or crunchy foods, as they can damage the graft. As you heal, try to return to solid foods as soon as possible. After 2 weeks of healing you can return to a regular diet.
