Fig.5 shows that there is a space between the tooth #1 (asymptomatic) and the immediate implant (I) immediately postop.  The wound is then protected by applying perio dressing, which is supported by an abutment placed in the immediate implant and the tooth #1.

This is one of the reasons that #1 is not extracted.  In addition, the tooth #32 is functional.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 09/28/2014, last revision 01/19/2018