The bone graft appears to remain in place nearly 4 months postop (Fig.9).  Two weeks later, he returns for impression.  When the provisional is removed, the gingiva is unhealthy.  Without the provisional and with improved oral hygiene, the gingiva is healthy one week later, but the tooth #18 is symptomatic.  The latter is extracted with socket preservation (Fig.10 *).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/26/2018, last revision 06/16/2019