Fig.3: A 4.5x12 mm bone-level implant (I) is placed with dome-shaped bone graft (arrowheads).

Fig.4 is taken 3.5 months postop.  The amount of bone surrounding the apex of the implant is slightly reduced.  As the implant starts to have function, the density may increase.  H: healing abutment.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/10/2013, last revision 11/16/2014