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Jaw bone has grown around my implant abutment. why did this happen?

December 7, 2012
Asked By:tooth fairy

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December 9, 2012

Answer: Bone around healing abutment

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December 9, 2012

Answer: Bone around healing abutment

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD
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December 8, 2012

Answer: Bone growth around healing abutment.

Dan Hagi, DDS
December 8, 2012

Answer: Bone growth around healing abutment.

Dan Hagi, DDS
December 9, 2012

Answer: Bone grow around implant

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December 9, 2012

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