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Three and half month after dental implant and still sensation when I touch them, is this common?

August 8, 2018
Asked By:ckapital999 in Bangalore, IN

its been three and half months post dental implant and an temporary cap is n place. I still fell sensation when I touch the gum or the cap. Is this common? Also, I am smoking three cigarettes per day and I am more concerned if it has affected the teeth.

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