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My implant crown fell off yesterday (thursday) and i can't get in to see my dentist until late tuesday. my question is how do i properly take care of the screw that is sticking out of my gum until then? and my mouth in general until then?
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The screw sticking out is the titanium abutment from the implant. Just brush it like normal. If the crown is too short (less than 4mm) and/or the abutment protruding from the gum too short (less than 3mm), the crown should be redo with the gum reduced to add to the height of the abutment (at least 3-4mm) and ultimately the height of the crown ( at least 5-6mm). Short crown has poor retention.
Answered 1/26/2023
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