With supragingival margin, oral hygiene is easily maintained (Fig.13).  Temp bond is used for cementation, since occlusal contact is less optimal.

Due to delayed placement, the gingival embrasure is extremely large (*).  The issue is much less with immediate implant.

With a larger diameter of the abutment, the space would be smaller.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/20/2014, last revision 09/23/2017