The existing abutment at #7 is removed, cleaned and re-torqued to 30 Ncm 4 months postop (Fig.5).  The gingiva is healthy.  Fig.2 immediate postop.  Next appointment the patient complains of occasional pain at #7.  Check whether the socket shield at #7 is a culprit.

Shield Last Next Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 01/27/2020, last revision 02/23/2020