A slight increase in probing depth of 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm is normal within the first year after an implant is placed.Too much force when probing an implant may compromise the epithelial attachment.

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Both statements are accurate. A slight increase in probing depth within the first year after implant placement can be normal due to tissue maturation and adaptation. Additionally, excessive force during probing around an implant can indeed compromise the delicate epithelial attachment, potentially leading to implant damage or failure.

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