The crowns are cemented without access holes 8.5 months postop (Fig.12, immediately post cementation (<: residual cement, which is to be removed)).  In fact the abutment has been incompletely seated (Fig.13 <; since cementation Fig.12) and is loose 2 years 4 months post cementation (Fig.13 open arrow).  The crown/abutment is removed by creating an access nearly the incisal edge; when the abutment is completely seated, the crown moves gingival (Fig.14 arrow) and rotates.  Heavy occlusal adjustment is made.  The patient will return for pick up impression when COVID 19 is over.

Temporary Abutments Last Next  Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 08/15/2017, last revision 09/14/2020