Following bone graft and membrane placement, the distal socket is approximated by sutures; the implant (I) is exposed more in the buccal aspect (Fig.5, as compared to Fig.6 (lingual mirror view)) in part due to pre-existing gingival recession (Fig.1 *).  An abutment (A) is temporarily placed to hold perio dressing in place.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/21/2014, last revision 02/17/2015