Analysis of the lower left 2nd molar reveals that the proper implant size is 5.3x10 mm (Fig.8, axial section).  The root is C shaped; limiting factor of the implant diameter is the buccolingual width of the root (5.5 mm).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/22/2015, last revision 10/27/2019