Re: Implant question..

This is normal don't worry.
Good news is you may not need another surgery to uncover the implant.

Steve_R wrote:
> I had implants placed in my lower jaw about seven weeks ago.
> Everything has been fine. I noticed this afternoon that it
> appears that there is a separation in the gum, possibly where
> stitches were, and that I can see what I think is the top of
> an implant. Naturally, this occured on a Friday afternoon after
> my periodontist's office has closed. Is it anything to be concerned
> about? Does an implant occassionally become exposed
> at a point several weeks into the healing process?

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