The gingiva looks normal at the site of #30 6.5 months postop (Fig.3). A small incision is made for uncover and a large healing abutment (9.2 mm) is placed (Fig.4 (buccal view), 5 (lingual)). It appears that an interdental papilla forms instantaneously (Fig.4 *). The wound is covered by periodontal dressing.
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/26/2013, last revision 06/13/2019