I had surgery for upper abutments placed 3 weeks ago. I went back yesterday and they didn’t take x-rays? I find this questionable, because how does my dentist know that the abutments are healing okay without x-rays? I am wearing temporary arches at this time. Please help me…I am so nervous right now.
Abutment x-rays 3 weeks after surgery
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The abutments are only used to cover the implant screws. Only the gum around the abutment heals and gum tissue is not visible on an x-ray. X-rays are usually taken after about 6 weeks and then at 10 weeks in order to evaluate integration of the implant with the bone.