454 Theories and techniques of oral implantology

Fig. 10-255. The template was fitted over the edentulous

Fig. 10-256. The burs were used with the template in place.

Fig. 10-257. The implants were screwed into position. Their ends should not extend beyond the occlusal rims of the tubes.

Fig. 10-258. The vent-plants are seen to be closely parallel to one another.

Fig. 10-259. The template was locked to the protruding vent-plant shafts with a mix of cold cure acrylic resin.

Fig. 10-260. Pin implants were then drilled through the double railed portion of the template that existed posteriorly on both sides and secured to it with acrylic. All excess acrylic was carefully trimmed so it did not extend occlusally beyond any portion of the occlusal rims of the template.