The abutment is changed to 4.8x7(3) mm (Fig.12). A provisional is fabricated to keep the palatal space for easy impression later on. With the smaller abutment and less tension, the buccal gingiva is expected to grow more coronal to reduce recession.
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 06/07/2017, last revision 04/22/2018