Definition of dental Healing Abutments/ caps: A healing abutment is a special type of abutment designed to facilitate the healing of bone and soft tissue around a dental implant. The healing cap also protects the main part of the implant from plaque and debris accumulations. It is often fitted on top of the implant. It is slightly wider than the implant to help shape the gum line. Two zones of oral tissue come into contact with healing abutments: fiber-rich connective...