As the diameter of osteotomes increases (Fig.4 white cylinder), the larger portion of the septum is being lifted and the side segment of bone may be pushed buccally (arrow).  The bone is also being pushed gradually higher position as the osteotomes increases in diameter (Fig.5). 

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 05/18/2013, last revision 05/18/2014