The implant (7 mm in diameter) is big enough to obliterate the socket.  Sutures are placed mesial and distal to close the socket (Fig.10).  No extra bone graft (except autogenous bone)or membrane is used.

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