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I research Case 2 In the right half of the maxilla, the two remaining posterior teeth were fractured and deeply damaged by caries (Fig. 2a), thus non-conserv- able. The two alveoli remained largely intact (Fig. 2b) after gentle removal of the roots, and a customised collagen membrane and cone unit was inserted (Fig. 2c). The suture material was removed one week after surgery (Fig. 2d). After four weeks, the bone bed showed no irritation and a primary reconstruction to a large extent. We were able to insert two implants after this short waiting period. Figure 2e shows the condition after implant bed drilling; Figure 2f shows the two inserted implants. Please also see the corresponding dental panoramic X-ray (Fig. 2g). Upon completion of the osseointegra- tion period, the implants showed no irritation (Fig. 2h), so that the impres- sion could be taken with a customised spoon (Fig. 2i) and the dental lab work (Figs. 2j and k) was executed. Figure 2l shows the inserted abutments, and figure 2m shows the integrated product in the patient’s mouth. Figure 2n shows the corresponding sagittal view. 08 I implants1_2013 Fig. 2a Fig. 2b Fig. 2c Fig. 2d Fig. 2e Fig. 2f Fig. 2g Fig. 2h Fig. 2i Fig. 2j