Disappearing Nesbitt Bridge [longish tale]

My wife has had a Nesbitt bridge for 20 years. Never lost or broken. I
liked the simple technology so much I had one made recently to replace a
lost tooth.

Like a young kid, I was careless.

While eating some dried mango [I'm in Hawaii], I suddenly noticed that the
bridge was gone. In the past, I had dislodged the bridge a few times but
always felt it move and simply put it back.

This time it was gone.

I assumed I swallowed it [although I felt nothing].

I called my HMO and they said it would pass in a few days. Advised against
ipecac.

4 days later and no sign of it. [Take my word for this: I've checked
carefully.]

Is it likely that the bridge resin + metal dissolved [partially or
completely] in stomach acid?

I'd like your comments before I fret over having an xray to see if it's
become lodged somewhere in the intestine.

Thank you.

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