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The Metal Screw Covering my New Implant Fell off and I Am on Holiday, What Should I Do?

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Did 2 implant procedures 3 weeks ago and one of them fell off yesterday, just the screw covering the hole. I am on holiday and don't cpome back for 2 weeks. Can I wait or should I see a dentist? Thanks

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