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You are performing a 5-year follow-up on a 43-year-old implant patient. When comparing radiographs you estimate that there has been almost 0.1 mm loss of bone height around the implant since it was placed. Which of the following is indicated?

ARemoval of the implant and replacement with a larger size implant.
BRemoval of the implant to allow healing before another one can be placed 4 months later.
CRemaking the prosthetic crown because of tangential forces on the implant.
DThe implant is doing well; this amount of bone loss is considered acceptable. (Correct Answer)