The patient returns for definitive restoration 3.5 months postop (Fig.11).  The gingiva is healthy and bulky around the implant and abutment.  The bone graft does not stay between the socket shield (arrowheads) and the implant.  The gingiva looks healthy 14 months post cementation.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 05/17/2016, last revision 02/20/2021