Dental Implant uncovering: I noticed blood clot forming on top of the abutment which is hiding it.

Question

My implant surgeon uncovered the implant yesterday (second stage procedure). He placed a flat screw or abutment on the implant which does not protude a lot. I noticed blood clot forming on top of the abutment which is hiding it (looks like red bulb covering). Is this normal ? Or is the gum covering back?

Ramon Peleaux, DDS, MD · Answer

The healing abutment should at least be as high as the tissue level.  If it is, when the blood clot dissolves, the tissue should heal normally.  If needed, a little tissue shaping with a laser can optimize results of the final restoration.  I'm sure your surgeon would be happy to do a follow-up check and make sure the site is healing properly.

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD · Answer

That may be ok. As long as the abutment is slightly taller than the gum tissue level, it should not close up. Please follow up wit your surgeon.

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