These two short implants (Fig.15: 4.5x8 mm; Fig.16: 5x8 mm) have been in function for 1 year 4 months and 2 years 3 months, respectively.  They are placed from the lingual concavities (<) and the inferior alveolar canal (N).  The patient is a 53-year-old Chinese lady.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 04/14/2013, last revision 04/15/2014