Fig.7: To avoid further sinus penetration and close the socket as much as possible,  shorter, but larger taps are used: 5 and 6x17 mm at 14 mm deep.  Nasal blowing reveals air leaking after the last tap.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 12/29/2013, last revision 04/22/2018