After 5.5 mm tap, a 5.5x8.5 mm implant is placed with >50 Ncm (Fig.16).  A 6.8x5 mm healing abutment is placed, followed by periodontal dressing.  Re-analysis of preop CBCT shows that the bone density at the site is low: 70 units average.  Progressive loading is necessary for this case 4-6 months postop.  The soft and hard tissues around the implant seem to heal 4 months postop (Fig.17).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 04/25/2018, last revision 08/30/2018