Atraumatic extraction produces a flat, relatively large septum (Fig.2 S).  Osteotomy (Fig.2 insert circle) is initiated in the septum as palatal (P) as possible.  Retrospectively, a 4.5 mm implant should be able to achieve primary stability without too much thread exposure.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 08/21/2014, last revision 03/15/2020