Fig.8 (occlusal view): The gingiva (*) is healthy when the provisional is removed 3 months postop.  The papillae next to the implant are normal in shape and color.

There is minimal buccal bone resorption (arrowheads).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 02/23/2013, last revision 02/09/2020