A layer of new bone forms on the top of the implant 3 months postop (Fig.4 *). It is removed with surgical handpiece. After use of 5.6 mm profile drill, a 6x4 mm healing abutment is placed with minimal clearance from the mesial crest (Fig.5 *).
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 02/05/2020, last revision 03/06/2020