Fig.11 (intraop buccal view): To avoid micromovement of the implant, the occlusal surface of the provisional (P) is reduced so that there is no occlusal contact in any excursion.  The patient is advised to have soft food and chew on the other side of the mouth.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 03/08/2013, last revision 03/09/2014