Two types of incisions are designed for osteotomies.  Incision 1 (along gingival sulcus and two accessory in Fig.5) provides visibility and determines the extent of osteointegration, whereas Incision 2 (two incisions lateral to implant in Fig.7) keeps gingiva-implant seal/attachment intact.  Return to main text

Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 08/28/2011, last revision 08/29/2011