Fig.9: D2 implant (3.5x4.5x20 mm).
When a definitive restoration is cemented, the 1st thread is not completely covered by the bone (Fig.14 <). The bone continues to grow coronally 10 months (Fig.15), and 2 years (Fig.16) post cementation.
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 09/20/2015, last revision 09/09/2018