When some teeth are present it is not that imperative to first be certain that the subperiosteal implant must fit as some of the remaining teeth can be utilized to help support the bladevents and give the patient a temporary plane of occlusion, fig. 16. The impression for the subperiosteal implant can be taken at the same time the bladevents are inserted, figs. 17, 18, 19, 20. After healing, fig. 21, the acrylic over gold restoration is cemented, figs. 22, 23. A final x-ray, fig. 24.

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