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IMPLANTOLOGY SECTION

Fig 4a-b: Final cementation of the abutment crown extraorally using dual-cure resin cement.

Fig 5a-b: Final prosthesis try-in to verify occlusion and proximal contacts.

CONCLUSION
Based on clinical results, tapered implants provide
excellent initial stability and are well-suited for extraction
sockets. They offer minimal postoperative complications
and require less apical bone space. Loading protocols in
implant dentistry enhance predictability and success,
with tapered implants proving to be a reliable choice for
esthetic and functional outcomes. n

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