The root stump at #15 is oval in shape: 6x9 mm (Fig2).  After extraction of #15 and Metronidazole disinfection, a 5x17 mm tap is used to initiate osteotomy palatally, but it deviates buccally.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 08/04/2015, last revision 02/03/2019