The edentulous space increases to satisfactory width with formation of new bone mesial to the lower 2nd molar 3.5 months postop (Fig.8; total active ortho treatment 9.5 months), as compared to preop.  The patient is pleased with the new tooth (Fig.10 nearly 6 months post cementation).  It appears that the bone immediately next to the implant is denser than 6 months earlier.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 03/12/2017, last revision 08/13/2018