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Upper left glue glob came loose and now I can see metal 3 days post. Is this normal? (photo)

Hbennett88Dec 9, 2018
Went to Cancun to a very reputable dental specialist to have 4 baby teeth replaced with implants. I was expecting to have my gums stitched closed, but instead, gum holes were filled with glue. After initial surgery, I had a huge gooey glob on the bottom right that pulled out in the night. Went back for follow up next day and they just refilled it with glue which was a much firmer consistrncy the second time. Upper left pulled away in 3 days but i was able to push it back in place. Is this norm?

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