Top of implant showing!

It has been almost two weeks since I had the implant put in my lower right. One of the stitches fell out and when I went back to the dentist he removed the remaining two but now the top of the implant is showing.

He said this was normal and not to worry. I thought the gum was supposed to heal together over the top until the post is put in. Any thoughts?

Thanks

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Top of implant showing!

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No problem
by: dr farhan durrani

When healing takes place the implant will be covered by tissue.

Likely, no worry
by: Dr. Lee

What you're probably seeing is either the healing cap (which SHOULD be exposed above the gum line to help encourage and shape gingival growth) or, most likely, the cover screw which sits at implant level, atop the implant.

It sounds like your doctor is right in advising you not to worry. The tissue will re-grow, and even better with the help of a healing cap.

Top of implant showing
by: Anonymous

I have the same issue. The top of the implant is showing and the gum is not growing over it. There is no healing cap or any type of cap. It is the top of the implant.
What are my options?
What possible complications can result?

I am concerned because I've read other comments reguarding this and no one gives a direct answer if any at all. So please address this issue as stated and it will releave concerns by those of us with this situation.

Thank you for your response.

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