A 5x10 mm implant and a cemented abutment (6.5x5.5(5) mm) are placed after adjusting the mesial and distal walls of the trimmed ridge (Fig.4).  The patient returns for restoration 6 months postop.  The coronal opening of the osteotomy becomes flared (Fig.5).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/23/2016, last revision 07/04/2018