When sutures are placed around the abutment, the buccal ridge looks bulkier (Fig.6) than preop (Fig.1). It may remains so long term. The flap surgery makes it possible for simultaneous GBR and reduction in possibility of peri-implantitis. Last, periodontal dressing is applied. MO composite has been placed at #30.
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 01/19/2017, last revision 01/01/2020