When the 7x14 mm implant is placed, there are gaps mesial and distal to it (Fig.6 arrowheads).

Two and a half months later, these gaps disappear (osteo-integration, Fig.10).

Bone level remains the same 1 year post cementation (Fig.11).  The distal artifact (*) may be due to uneven buccal and lingual crests or inherent oblique projection associated with PA.  In the future, bitewings will be taken to eliminate this factor.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 01/28/2013, last revision 01/19/2018