In contrast delayed implant at #19 fair the best with formation of the dense bone next to the coronal macrothreads (Fig.2 *) in spite of exposure of the microthreads (<).  When the tooth #18 is extracted, the socket opening appears to be narrow.  The lingual septum is narrow and short (possible C canal).  Fine particles of cortical allograft mixed with blood is placed in the mesial (M) and distal (D) sockets and covered by compressed collagen plug and Cytoplast.  PTFE suture is used.   The future implant should be small in diameter and placed subcrestal.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/21/2021, last revision 07/21/2021