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Abutment showing through gum line. Any suggestions? (photos)

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I am a few days away from placing my permanent crown for a dental implant. I have noticed the healing abutment showing through my gum line, very visible and can touch metal. I am assuming this is due to some gum tissue that was slight swolen starting to go back to normal. Is this normal to see the metal? I don't want this to fail after all this time (I have gone through 3 stages

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