Implants · single question
What is totally attached to the abutment for the implant restoration?
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Correct answer: A. Healing abutment (healing cap)
A HEALING ABUTMENT (healing cap/screw) is screwed directly onto the implant fixture after uncovering and is ATTACHED TO THE IMPLANT (abutment). It shapes the gingival tissue and protects the implant during healing before the final restoration. A COVER SCREW is placed during Stage 1 surgery to seal the implant. An ANALOG is a lab replica. An impression coping transfers position. The healing abutment is the component 'totally attached to the abutment/implant' for tissue healing. A is correct.