Fig.7 is taken to show the keratinized gingiva (*) around the cemented abutment (6.5x5.5(5) mm) prior to being changed to an angled one (5.5 x15 degree A (4) mm).  Preservation of the attached gingiva is partially due to incision instead of tissue punch.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/25/2016, last revision 07/04/2018