When the dilacerated root is removed, there is a slope in the mesial aspect (Fig.3 <).  Osteotomy starts in the mesial slope (Fig.4 red pointed rod (pilot drill)) to improve the trajectory and avoid injury to the mental loop (yellow outline).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 07/22/2014, last revision 01/19/2018