Six months post socket preservation at #18 (with moderate atrophy, Fig.1), a simplified surgical guide (Fig.2 with metal sleeve of 5 mm height and 2.93 mm diameter) determines initial osteotomy with 3.3 mm Magic Drill (MD as a tissue punch as well), followed by 4.8 mm MD for 9 mm (gingival level) free hand.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 04/16/2018, last revision 08/14/2018