What’s the difference between a one-stage and two-stage surgical procedure?
During a one-stage surgical procedure, a temporary abutment assists in the healing, formation, and maintenance of the soft tissue over the implant while bone integration occurs. The temporary abutment is immediately placed into the implant well to ensure that your gum line will heal properly and look natural once the final abutment is tapped into the implant. During a two-stage surgical procedure, a healing plug is initially tapped into the implant well. The tissue surrounding the healing plug is then sutured to protect the implant site while bone integration occurs. Once the bone has integrated, an incision is made in the tissue above the site, at which time integration is checked. Once the bone has integrated, the healing plug is then removed, and a temporary abutment is tapped into the implant well. With the temporary abutment securely in place the tissue surrounding the area is sutured. Approximately 4-6 weeks later, the temporary abutment can be removed and a final abutment is the
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