In fact the implant appears to be stable after a few turns by finger.  A healing screw is placed; the socket is closed with collagen plug and 4-0 Chromic gut sutures (Fig.10).  Then perio dressing is applied.  It appears that a larger implant should have been used to achieve higher torque.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 11/11/2016, last revision 09/03/2018