Re-place #18 FC 4.5x9mm by reusing the existing guide, but first incision and underdrill: after 3.5x7.3 mm drill, use 3.5x8.5 mm one.  Remove guide and study the bone surrounding the osteotomy.  Place 4x8.5 mm IS dummy implant ~2 mm from the 1st line.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 11/16/2018, last revision 12/13/2020