When a 7x14 mm implant is placed, it tilts lingually. It is removed with intention to use drills to form osteotomy in the linguoapical area. The socket is re-examined. It is felt fairly large. The trajectory of the implant should be able to change when the implant is re-inserted. In fact, it does (Fig.5 I: implant; A: straight short abutment, 5x3 mm).
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 11/25/2014, last revision 11/26/2014