These implant cover caps are usually underneath gum tissue and are placed after the dental implants to allow the bone to heal and start growing around the new implant.
Implant Cover Caps
From Tammy Davenport, former About.com Guide
Updated: July 13, 2007
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Implant cover caps are placed over dental implants to allow the bone to heal.
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