If the osteotomy were set up in the red circle (Fig.6) in the mesial slope (Fig.8 green dashed line), the trajectory of 4.5x11 mm dummy implant (Fig.7) would be more ideal (Fig.8 red outline) with more native bone contact.

Although the long axis of the implant is parallel to the socket one, it may be difficult to restore.  The plateau of the implant is not level with the crest.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 06/27/2017, last revision 11/12/2018