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A member asked:

When the healing cover of a dental implant is removed by a restorative dentist does he have to cut my gums for the abutment to be well fitted?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

The answer is yes: After the healing period, your dentist or surgeon will uncover the implant via a small incision (laser) and attach an abutment.

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Answered 10/7/2015

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Possibly: if the gum has grown over part of the healing cap. A laser works very well for this and usually requires only a topical anesthetic.

Answered 10/11/2015

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