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Fig.1: R: reamer (2.5 mm in diameter; 17 mm from the gingival margin); S: septum, which is soft and is being pushed mesially by the reamer). The osteotomy is initiated in the middle of the socket, but not deep enough for primary stability. The sensor is placed deep enough to show the inferior alveolar canal.
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/07/2014, last revision 04/29/2019