Aim: To compare the effectiveness of conventional/delayed loading, early loading and immediate non occlusal loading of single implants by assessing peri–implant marginal bone level, width of attached gingiva and probing depth. Material and Method: Twenty one patients requiring single tooth replacement were selected from the OPD of Department of Periodontics. In group I, 7 implants were placed at healed sites following standard two stage procedure of implant placement. In group II, 7 implants were placed at healed sites following which a healing abutment was placed at stage I surgery. Following which a definitive restoration was placed on definitive abutment 3 weeks after surgery. In group III, 7 implants were placed at healed sites following which a definitive abutment was placed at stage I surgery. Following which a provisional restoration was placed on definitive abutment a day after surgery. The soft tissue evaluation was done after 6 months in all the three groups. Results: Probing depth change from baseline to 6 months the mean ± SD for group I was –0.25±0.59 mm, for group II –0.35±0.24 mm and for group III –0.35±0.34 mm was observed. Change in width of attached gingiva was statistically insignificant among the groups. Conclusion: The results are conclusive of the fact that the placement of definitive abutment at stage I surgery leads to better results.