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Can crown cement get lodged in gum tissue?

I have crown cement inside my gum tissue. Was told it was probably when my temporary crown was placed, because my gums were loose. I have to have surgery now to remove the cement. Is this a common occurrence?

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Dr. Amber Garcia, DDS
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Dr. Ali Abdellatif, BDS, MFDS, MSc
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