Fig.6: The coronal end of the 7x17 mm tap (T) remains in the center of the edentulous space.  The coronal portion of the distal socket is empty (*).  The apical threads of the tap have engaged into the mesial wall of the socket for stability (<).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 03/09/2014, last revision 07/12/2020