The socket reduces substantially nearly 1 month postop (Fig.5,6).  The small 2nd molar socket (as compared to the 1st molar one) heals quick.  PGA suture should be used more often (for more cases and repeat multiple times for secure closure).

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/16/2019, last revision 01/23/2020