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Raised area in site of dental implant
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There was, however, a 5 x 5 mm raised area in the non-keratinized soft tissue facial to the implant [Figure 1].
Protruded dental implant
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It was apparent that the apical portion of the dental implant had perforated cortex of the alveolar bone [Figure 2].
Burs used for the surgery
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A round diamond bur was used to flatten the implant and try to make it flush with the buccal plate of bone [Figure 3].
Sutures placed at surgical site
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The facial flap was then repositioned and secured with 4-0 gut suture [Figure 4].
Postoperative healing after 4 weeks
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The patient was seen at four weeks [Figure 5], three months [Figure 6] and six months [Figure 7].
Postoperative healing after 3 months
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The patient was seen at four weeks [Figure 5], three months [Figure 6] and six months [Figure 7].
Postoperative healing after 6 months
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The patient was seen at four weeks [Figure 5], three months [Figure 6] and six months [Figure 7].