Dental Implant Question After Uncovering?

The specialist probably wants to make sure the gum tissues are healthy before proceeding. Even if there is some growth of the gum,use of a soft tissue laser makes it very easy to re-expose. I would recommend you call and get more information from your dental professionals, You should not be in a position of wondering what will happen. Ask them to explain in a fashion that makes sense to you. Good Luck! 

Your Dr performed what is termed a two stage procedure. The implant was placed below the gums and uncovered several months later. A healing cap was then placed so that the implant need not be re exposed (tissue removed).

The tissue is not completely healed at this stage and when your dentist place the posts, it is suggested to make temporary crowns in order to now allow the tissue to heal and form to allow the new teeth to appear to emerge from the gums. Once the tissue heals an impression can be taken and a new crown placed.

We prefer a one stage technique. We place the implant , and instead of covering the tissue we can place a healing cap at the same visit so that the tissue will form appropriately while the implant is integrating into the bone. Our favorite techniue is to do a small punch (when possible) and then place the implant through this small hole. No surgery or stiches is required, and we do not alter the gums. At the next visit we are then ready to take impressions or place a temporary tooth without doing a surgery. No healing time is involved in this technique at the second visit.