After extraction of the 2nd molar with buccal fistula (Fig.1), osteotomy is initiated beyond the socket for 4 mm (Fig.2,3). The initial osteotomy seems to be mesial. Red dashed line: Inferior Alveolar Canal.
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/06/2018, last revision 07/06/2018