Since the tooth #18 is supraerupted, a healing abutment (5.5x12(3) mm) is placed (Fig.6: H); the gingiva adapts to the abutment well.  Suture is not necessary.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 03/02/2017, last revision 04/29/2018