Novel Use of Silicone Sheets for Immediate Implant Placement in Fresh Molar Extraction Sockets

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(a) Periapical radiograph of tooth 46 from the initial examination. (b) Buccal view of tooth 46 at the initial examination. (c) Implant inserted into interradicular septum. (d) Clinical condition after gap filling with autologous particulate bone. (e) Clinical condition after the installation of a cylinder-type healing abutment. (f) Occlusal view after the application of silicone cap on healing abutment. (g) Buccal view after the application of silicone cap on healing abutment. (h) Periapical radiograph immediately after surgery.

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