Should the third molar be extracted (Fig.1 (trimmed panoramic X-ray taken prior to #2 fracture): #1).  In this case, no, because there is an opposing tooth (#32).  More important with the 3rd molar present, the immediate provisional at the site of #2 is more stable.  The prominent pathology associated with the tooth #1 is the enamel pearl in the mesial root surface (*), which is removed after #2 extraction (Fig.2: #1).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 09/05/2013, last revision 10/21/2019