<s>[INST] I had a tooth pulled a week ago and before he pulled it he had to remove a protruding bone underneath my gum above the tooth that was pulled. The hole where my tooth is removed is ealling nicely but the bone above it is still fully exposed. Is this normal? Will my gums grow back over the exposed bone? Thanks! [/INST] Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The exposed bone can be because of the tensed soft tissue over it. During the extraction procedure, if the soft tissue flaps have been approximated under tension, then it can result in exposure(dehiscence) of the bone. If it gets infected, then it can result in osteomyelitis. So consult your oral maxillofacial surgeon and get the bone reduced and induce bleeding and close the wound with flap covering over it with the help of sutures. It is not normal. Consult your dental surgeon. I hope my answer will help you, take care. </s>