Alternating with osteotomes (Fig.6), reamers (Fig.7: red) are used to enlarge the osteotomy and save the bone at the same time.  Finally the bone can return the shrinking sockets (1',2') prior to or after implant placement.

Return to Immediate Implant in the Septum

Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 03/24/2013, last revision 01/29/2014