Fig.7: Finally the implant approaches the bottom of the socket (between black arrowheads).  Implant threads are embedded into the lamina dura of the socket (white arrowhead).

The bone has grown more into the threads of the implant 4 months postop (Fig.11 >, compare to Fig.7).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 11/24/2013, last revision 10/28/2019