Since there is no corresponding tap available, a 8x17 mm cylindrical implant is used to form osteotomy slowly and steadily and finish placement with insertion torque between 45 and 50 Ncm (Fig.4).  Radiologically the apex of the implant is engaged to the bottom of the socket, whereas clinically the implant contacts the buccal and lingual plates.  There is space mesially and distally for bone graft.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 11/16/2014, last revision 12/22/2018