The osteotomy continues to form by bone expanders until 2.4/3.7 mm, followed by a 4x10 mm dummy implant (Fig.3 CT 3-D image).   The apex of the implant is covered by the bone in the sinus floor.

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