Fig.4: An immediate implant (I) is placed after extraction. The two procedures are condensed into one, saving time (in terms of months) and discomfort.  Since the bone has not shrunk, a large implant is able to be placed (7 mm here vs. usually 4 mm in diameter).

*: a band of gums around the natural teeth.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 06/22/2014, last revision 08/11/2014