The implant access has partially closed 14 months postop, but there is a small buccal opening with sanguine exudate.  Incision reveals severe bone loss around the implant; the mobile tooth #15 is extracted (Fig.17).  After debridement and irrigation with normal saline, Vera Graft (Fig.18 *) and Collagen plug are placed with periodontal dressing.

Abutment Cuff

Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 12/19/2017, last revision 01/19/2018