When the perio dressing is removed in office 24 days postop (Fig.9), the rough surface of the implant (R) is exposed buccally.  Normally the smooth surface should contact the gingiva (S).   The implant should have been placed deeper intraop.

A: abutment (which was used to hold perio dressing in place).  It is to be replaced by a healing screw.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/05/2014, last revision 09/30/2014