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A healing abutment feels loose
If a healing abutment starts feeling loose after implant surgery, what details help the implant team tell whether the sensation might be related to changing gum swelling or needs prompt attention? Would it matter whether the feeling came on suddenly, or whether there’s movement, pain, bleeding, or a change in the gum?
I wouldn’t try to tighten or test it myself. If the clinic’s closed, what’s the sensible way to find out whether it can wait until they reopen?
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If the clinic’s closed, its after-hours line or covering oral surgeon can help triage the symptoms without anyone needing to test or tighten the abutment. Severe swelling, bleeding that won’t stop, fever, or trouble swallowing or breathing warrants urgent medical care rather than waiting for the office to reopen.