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Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

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I’m a touch behind you, my defect was Bit large so it’s been a journey trying to find a design that aids speech and chew. I think we are close though. I don’t have the hyperplasia tissue growth, do they anticipate that being a regular process for you or will it settle as time passes?

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ssalava | @ssalava | Apr 1, 2022

The growth started after my temporary prosthetic was installed in October, and I began to notice it (with my tongue) in December before it was removed in January. My surgeon said, after removing new growth in March, that the hyperplastic tissue was less in March when compared to January. But he did indicate he'll probably have to remove it again May, and hopefully even less growth then. I did confirm with my local (DFW) dentist that she would be able to remove it to avoid another plane trip to Rochester. I hope the growth stops at some point. At its peak, the hyperplastic tissue does effect my speech (mush mouth).

I hope you get some improvement on speech and chewing.

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