Because of the narrow ridge top at the sites of #19 and 18, it is reduced (Fig.1 arrowheads) prior to initial osteotomy with 1.6 mm pilot drill.   Guide pins are in place.  The guide pin at #19 is close to the tooth #20 because of intention to convert the site to a premolar.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 01/26/2017, last revision 05/31/2020