Expect Bone Density Increase in 3-4 Months

A 18-year-old woman with suboptimal oral hygiene had pericoronitis at #1 and 17 (Fig.1).  To prevent dry socket, collagen plug is placed at #17 and 32 post extraction (Fig.2).  She is uninterested in bone graft, which turns out unnecessary for young patients.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/23/2020, last revision 08/02/2020