Fig.3: Clinically there is sign of infection (<) distobuccal to the implant (I).  Since the patient is asymptomatic, it feels that the infection may resolve by itself.  The abutment (A) is placed and impression is taken.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 12/15/2013, last revision 07/07/2018