Osteotomy forms using bone expanders, reamers and taps (Fig.3: 6x14 mm tap (T)).  Without infection, local anesthesia is more easily achieved than immediate implant when infection exists.  The depth is controlled more readily with delayed implantation. Yellow dashed line: the upper border of the inferior alveolar canal.

The upper end of the tap is too close to the 3rd molar and is adjusted next.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/02/2014, last revision 10/02/2014