Following use of Lindamann bur to move the osteotomy mesially, a 5x9 mm dummy implant is placed away from the 3rd molar (Fig.2 (3: residual root of the 1st molar)).  The latter is intentionally not removed in order to maintain osteotomy integrity.

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