If the socket is thoroughly debrided, start osteotomy in the mesial slope of the socket (Fig.6 vs. 5).  Depth is approximately 3 mm.  Find a reliable landmark for the depth, gingival margin or alveolar crest.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 09/15/2014, last revision 09/15/2014