Fig.6: 4x21 mm tapered osteotome (O), which is deviated buccally.

The deviation of the osteotome is due to the slope of the lingual wall (Fig.7a arrow).  Once the slope is removed with Lindermann bur (Fig.7b yellow circle), the next ostetome or implant is able to be placed more lingual (Fig.7c arrow).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 06/19/2013, last revision 06/23/2014