Immediately preop PA confirms that the upper right 2nd molar (2) is nonsalvageable (Fig.1).  After extraction, it appears that there are 3 potential sites for immediate implant: the buccal and palatal sockets and the septum. MB: mesiobuccal; DB: distobuccal; P: palatal (roots).  The former two are close to each other to form a single large socket clinically.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 12/05/2014, last revision 11/14/2019