To further compensate for the low implant stability, setting acrylic is applied in the edentulous area, particularly into the undercuts of the neighboring teeth (Fig.9 * for retention) and around the abutment.  The acrylic dressing is in place, but has mobility; the gingiva is healthy 2 weeks postop.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/02/2020, last revision 07/16/2020