The provisionals are relined to lower not only the incisal edges but also the gingival margin 4 weeks postop (Fig.18).  The relined provisionals barely covers the margin of the prep.  They do not contact the immature gingiva (*).  The exposed metal is most likely to be covered by the coronally growing gingiva.

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