With 2 more turns of the implant, a 6.5x4(2) mm abutment is placed (Fig.4 (BW)).  Periodontal dressing is applied around the abutment for additional retention.

A provisional is fabricated 3 weeks postop.  The provisional and abutment are loose 4 months postop (Fig.5).  After retightening the abutment, impression is taken for final restoration.

There is no bone loss 1 year 3 months post cementation (Fig.6).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/29/2018, last revision 03/16/2019