In Situ Endoscopic Analysis of Vascular Supply and Regenerated Alveolar Bone in β-TCP Grafted and Ungrafted Postextraction Sites before Implant Placement: A Prospective Case Control Study

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SD-SIE: (a) the endoscope is inserted into a sheath that provides both support and an irrigation system. (b) The endoscope with support immersion shaft is placed inside a dental extraction site model and implant cavity. (c) Short distance endoscopy allows observation under adequate magnification to differentiate structures for micromorphologic evaluation. When positioned at the entrance or fundus of the cavity, the endoscope can provide either a general or detailed view of the surgical field without having to make additional adjustments, thanks to its high depth of field.