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My cap came loose from the implant posts. What can I do?

July 26, 2018
Asked By:rhinogo1 in Manahawkin, NJ

MY CAP CAME LOOSE FROM THE IMPLANT POSTS. POSTS ARE INTACT AND IT SLIPPED RIGHT BACK ON BUT I CAN FEEL IT MOVE UP A BIT WHEN I APPLY ANY MOUTH SUCTION CAN I CLEAN AND GLUE IT BACK ON MYSELF?

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