The alveolus is 4.3 mm wide (Fig.4), allowing 2.5 or 3.0 mm immediate implant re-placement (Fig.5). A 2.0/3.0 mm trephine bur will be used for implant removal. Particulate and/or onlay graft is an option. Try to place the new implant slightly distal to improve the trajectory (Fig.6).
Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/01/2019, last revision 01/25/2020