A 3x16(2) mm 1-piece implant (Fig.3) is placed lingually (Fig.5) as planned (Fig.2).  The socket contour (i.e., buccal gap), most likely maintained by the exostosis, is filled with bone graft (Fig.4,5 *).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 04/25/2017, last revision 10/31/2018