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Abscess after dental implant? 2 weeks post-op. (photo)

wonnabFeb 1, 2017
have an abcess at the site of an implant that was placed 2 weeks ago. i took antibiotics after the procedure but now have this. it bursts but then returns. do i need another antibiotic? I've left a message for my oral surgeon.

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Dr. Richard Champagne, DMD, MAGD
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Answered on Mar 1, 2017
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Dr. Dipesh Sitaram, MICCMO, FICCMO, DDS
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