Fig.3 (intraop palatal view): When the central incisor is removed, the interdental papilla is unsupported (*).  Immediate provisionals for the central and lateral (#10) should be made to support the papilla.

The gauze in the socket of the central is saturated with Clindamycin suspension to reduce postop infection.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 02/21/2013, last revision 01/19/2018