The four incisors because of periodontal problems had to be extracted, fig. 13. Six months later the surgery for the impression was accomplished. The teeth remaining should always be prepared for full crown coverage prior to the impression, fig. 14. The impression, fig. 15, and implant, fig. 16. The implant is fitted over the bone, figs. 17, 18, and the tissues are sutured, fig. 19. An immediate post-operative x-ray shows the implant and teeth, fig. 20. The prosthesis is fixed and cemented into position, fig. 21. The final x-ray, fig. 22.

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