Three weeks postop, the gingiva is healthy around the implant (Fig.5 I).  There is no symptom or sign of the infection (>, as compared to Fig.1).  The abutment has accomplished its transient function (A, the perio dressing having dislodged) and is subsequently removed to reduce micromovement of the implant and to avoid cheek and tongue bite.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 08/08/2013, last revision 08/08/2014