Orthodontic extrusion is initiated to gain hard and soft tissue height.  Unfortunately, the aim is not achieved (Fig.4, as compared to Fig.1 (pre-ortho)).  The tooth is extruded, but the bone is not extended in three weeks.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 01/27/2013, last revision 12/06/2020