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Exposed metal implant. Should I be concerned? (Photo)

August 20, 2018
Asked By:Richardh10886 in San Diego, CA

I recently got implant done around 8/4/2018. My gum appeared to be healing without any problem, left side I don't see anything and look pretty normal however, I notice on the right side of my implant I can see the metal screw where the gum is not covered like on the left side. Is this something to be concern about?

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