Use of Magic Split as a Scalpel

Magic split is designed to test bone density after incision (Fig.1).  Since it is sharp and blade-shaped (Fig.2), it is used as a scalpel to penetrate the mucosa at the crest of #14 and tapped in for ~ 7 mm from the gingival margin.  The bone density is moderate.  Osteotomy is initiated with 1.6 mm pilot drill for 13 mm (Fig.3,4 (red line: the lower border of the sinus floor) and increased by Magic Expanders (ME) and Magic Drills until 4.5x13 mm.  A 5x11 mm dummy implant is placed (Fig.5).  After reusing ME 3.8 mm for 13 mm at the palatal gingival margin (which is more apical than the buccal one by ~2 mm), a definitive IBS implant (5x11 mm) is placed (Fig.6).  Later the implant is turned 4 more times.  Without an incision, there is no hemorrhage when a 6x4(4) mm Hexa abutment is placed (Fig.7 (palatal view) A).  As a routine, an immediate provisional is fabricated with occlusal clearance.  The implant/crown ratio is less favorable.  Restore more than 4 months. In fact, the patient returns for crown 4 months postop.  The implant appears to have osteointegrated (Fig.8).

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