Pack bone graft in the remaining gap solidly (covering implant threads buccally and interproximally, Fig.8 (green circles)).   Whether the buccal plate is defective or not is less critical.  It is easier to have a complete coverage if the buccal flap is raised than not.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 06/25/2016, last revision 06/26/2016