Missing Transmucosal Healing Cap: How Temporarily Seal?
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2008
Dr. K. asks:
I occasionally have had a patient present to the office with a dislodged and missing transmucosal healing cap. I do not have a stock of healing caps and I only use one dental implant system anyway. Until I can order a healing cap, how can I temporarily seal the implant fixture without gumming up the threads? I just want to seal up the access and keep food out. What about just stuffing cotton down the abutment screw channel?
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