In fact 5x10 mm implant placement with guide requires using 5 mm cortical tap (Fig.1).  When a 6x4 mm healing abutment is placed slightly supragingival, the clearance with the opposing supraerupted tooth is ~ 2 mm.  It suggests that orthodontic intrusion is required for restoration.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/12/2018, last revision 10/02/2019