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1 year post op implant installed, healing cap came out and had pain last night. No pain today, but swelling. Is this normal?

July 21, 2018
Asked By:gingram in Flagstaff, AZ

I had #19 removed and an implant installed about 1 year ago. I did not have the crown yet. My healing cap came out. I recovered it and took to dentist office. An assistant screwed it back in yesterday morning.

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