extreme comfort and confidence, fig. 340. The post-operative x-ray, fig. 341.

In severely resorbed mandibles, fig. 342, the genial tubercles and floor of the mouth are usually higher than the existing atrophied ridge, fig. 343. Therefore, the inferior peripheral strut of the implant resting on the genial tubercles is the highest area of the implant framework, fig. 344. After healing, fig. 345, all necessary steps are taken to complete the implant denture, figs. 346, 347, 348.

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