Fig. 2

CBCT image acquisition preoperatively (T0) and 1 year after connection of the definitive prosthesis (T1). a Superimposition of 3D maxillary models obtained from cone-beam computed tomography scans at T0 and T1. b Buccopalatal cross-sectional images at T0 acquired with reference to the long axis of a virtual implant placed in the exact position where the actual implant would be. c Buccopalatal cross-sectional images at T1 acquired with reference to the long axis of the implant