Both the buccal and palatal plates are thin or absent 1 year 5 months post cementation (Fig.10,11, as compared to Fig.12 for the tooth #11 (thin buccal bone)).  Socket shield should be done with a smaller implant.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 11/21/2019, last revision 04/13/2020