4. Soften the template in hot water above 140°F (60°C) for about a minute until it just turns transparent and malleable (do not overheat).
5. Slide the template over the secured guide pin and conform its softened base to the teeth mesial to the edentulous ridge.
6. Allow template to cool down until it turns opaque and hard. Remove it from model and cold sterilize it in an appropriate disinfectant (do not autoclave).
7. Place the template in the oral cavity and verify for stability retention. Take a pre-operative radiograph for evaluation.