When the 3.8 mm expander is withdrawn, the osteotomy is found to have been deviated buccally (Fig.6 O). P: palatal socket.  Retrospectively, the osteotomy should be redirected with insertion of a smaller implant.

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