Three weeks postop, the provisional will be modified to make incisure between the 2 crowns so that the papilla can grow down.  In spite of modification, the patient complains of air leak between the crown.  Temporary abutments were used with new provisional on November 7, 2017.  The gingiva is healthier 8 months postop when the temporary abutment-supported provisionals are removed and new cemented abutment try in (Fig.9).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 04/12/2018, last revision 09/14/2020