type superstructure is fabricated and cemented over the bar (6), or fabricated with attachments to remain as a removable appliance (Dolder, Ceka, Lew, and clip attachments (7)) . It is imperative, however, that there is a passive fit of coping to post.

Technique #3:

For the Single Anterior Abutment Tooth:

The tooth is prepared for a full crown restoration and the prefabricated hollow tube is soldered to the disto-proximal surface of the finished crowns, and extends about five mm. distally and horizontal to the occlusal plane, leaving several mm. above it for the fixed prosthesis (1). The ramus implant is tapped into its proper groove with its horizontal arm extending slightly up-ward (2). The anterior component is placed over the arm (3) and carefully, the arm is tapped or pushed downward until the crown seats firmly and exactly over the prepared abutment tooth