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What should be done FIRST before placing implants in this patient?

  1. Sinus-lift surgery
  2. Bone grafting
  3. Occlusal plane rehabilitation (correct the supra-erupted opposing teeth)
  4. Soft-tissue conditioning
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Correct answer: C. Occlusal plane rehabilitation (correct the supra-erupted opposing teeth)

Occlusal plane rehabilitation Before implant placement, the occlusal plane must be restored. Otherwise, placing implants under a supra-erupted opposing tooth would create improper crown height space, occlusal interferences, and overloading. Intrusion with ortho, enameloplasty, crown reduction, or RCT with crown-shortening may be needed first.

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