Avoid Mental Loop

Following implants at #20 and 14, the 56-year-old man will return to clinic for the one at #29 (Fig.1).  To avoid postop neighboring tooth sensitivity related to the underlying Mental Loop, the implant to be placed at the premolar area should be distinct clearance from the neurovascular structure.  If the ridge turns out to be narrow, either reduce the ridge and/or use a 1-piece implant.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 09/14/2017, last revision 09/08/2018