Fig.2: A gutta percha inserted to the buccal fistula (Fig.1 >) shows a mesial defect ( <).   *: periapical radiolucency.

Fig.3. Immediately post implantation (4x20 mm).

Fig.11: Four months postop.  Crest bone appears to have mild resorption (arrow).

Fig.13: Three years 5 months post cementation.  Dense bone forms immediately next to the implant.

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