A wide temporary abutment (ø 4.8 or 5.8 mm, Fig.6 pink) is fixed in place with an abutment screw; the height is adjusted infraocclusal.  An immediate provisional (white outline) is fabricated around the temporary abutment. The provisional should also be infraocclusal.  The abutment/provisional complex is removed from the implant for adjustment and polish. Before the complex is reassembled back to the implant, bone graft is placed (red circles).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 02/02/2013, last revision 02/02/2014