Immediately before crown delivery (nearly 12 months postop), buccal atrophy is the most severe at the crest (Fig.9 *). The interdental papilla is atrophic between #7 and 8. All of the defects are related to buccal defect caused by failure to perform socket shield.
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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/23/2016, last revision 02/19/2021