A 5x9 mm implant is placed slightly mesial; after placement of a 6.5x4(2) mm abutment and insertion of collagen plug in the palatal socket (radiolucent area distal to the implant), Vera graft is placed in the remaining socket space (Fig.5 *).  Nasal hemorrhage persists 1.5 months postop (Fig.6).   The distal gingiva is slightly tender and erythematous; a 6x4 mm healing abutment is placed 2.5 months postop (Fig.8).

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 Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 12/11/2017, last revision 10/14/2018