When a bruxer fractures an upper 1st molar (Fig.1: #3), the septum is assumed to be large enough to hold an implant.  The palatal swelling (*) decreases 12 days following removal of the fractured segment of the tooth and oral antibiotic (compare to previous photo).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 02/12/2014, last revision 07/14/2018