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.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 06/12/2018, last revision 06/13/2018