Endosseous blade implants 511

Fig. 11-158. The final Panorex. An apicoectomy had been done at the apex of the lower left first bicuspid tooth, and a tooth extraction was done 1 week before the radiograph was taken. (From Linkow, L. I.: Status of oral implants, 1969, Inform. Odontostomat., Vol. 1, 1969.)

Fig. 11-159. Preoperative view of patient's existing teeth and prosthesis.

Fig. 11-160. Blade implants were placed in the edentulous maxilla and sutured.

Fig. 11-161. When the tissues had healed, impressions were taken for the prostheses.