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The crown on my implant broke off? (photo)

HtownnoleDec 17, 2013
The implant itself is fine, but the crown is completely off and unable to be affixed temporarily. It will be a couple of days before I can get into my dentist, what should I do? Can I eat, drink, etc?

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Dr. Michael Tam, BDS
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Answered on Jan 29, 2014
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Dr. Norman Huefner, DDS
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Answered on Dec 19, 2013
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