A 8x14 mm implant at the site of #14 (Fig.5 I) occupies the socket so that there is small gap left (arrowheads). Osteotomy is finished with osteotomes.  No bone graft is used.  No suture is placed.  The wound is protected by perio dressing.  *: gingival tissue between the two buccal roots. The large implant helps socket heal.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 09/12/2014, last revision 09/12/2014