Next collagen plug cut in strip is placed to fill the most coronal aspect of the socket (Fig.7 *). The buccal and lingual gingivae are approximated with sutures proximally. Finally periodontal dressing is applied. The buccal gingiva looks much healthier than that preoperatively.
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 06/12/2018, last revision 06/13/2018