Because of limited vertical space for restoration, the final implant remains shorter than the osteotomy (5x9 mm), but it is placed deeper (Fig.3); a definitive abutment is placed immediately (6x4(3) mm).  There is minimal bone loss 4.5 months postop (Fig.4,5).   In fact the abutment is incompletely seated and should be reseated once #19 is extracted.

Vertical Space Last Next Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/26/2017, last revision 03/11/2020