Since there appears to be no bone loss distal of #18, collagen plug, instead of Osteogen plug (Fig.2,3), will be placed in the sockets after extraction (Fig.4,5).  For easy insertion, the plug is cut apically (Fig.6 *).  The wound is closed with 4-0 plain gut suture.  The plug may not be able to be inserted into the apices of the sockets.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 01/05/2019, last revision 01/13/2020