When the provisional is removed 3 months postop, the margin of the restoration is shown to be subgingival (Fig.10 arrowheads), but is distinctly separated from the gingiva. This is due to the presence of the provisional (margin was fabricated slightly deeper). Although the gingiva around the provisional is reddish, it is not inflammed.
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition02/02/2015, last revision 02/25/2015