Third, when larger expanders (until 3.8 mm) and 5x11 mm tap (Fig.3 T at the depth of 6 mm) are being used, the distobuccal plate starts to crack.

Arrowheads: sinus floor.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 08/12/2014, last revision 09/30/2018