Fig.14 (8 days postop; buccal view): The papilla collapses mesially(<-) immediately post provisional removal.  The papilla is unsupported and still fragile.  Its fibers are not connected to the underlying bone or implants.  In contrast, the papilla mesial to #9 is supported and connected to the right central incisor.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 03/01/2013, last revision 01/19/2018