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After extraction and curettage, osteotomy at the site of #2 is initiated by osteotomes (2-4 mm in diameter). The smallest osteotome (white arrow) tends to slide buccally (B) (Fig.9 CT coronal section of socket). *: palatal bone, which is longer and thicker than its counterpart (buccal bone). As osteotomy increases its diameter by osteotomes, it is gradually moving and/or tilting buccally (red arrow).
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 01/17/2015, last revision 01/17/2015