PMC4012101_01
(a) Pre-operative front view. (b) Pre-operative occlusal view. Note horizontal deficient ridge at 11 region
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F1
Patient gave history of trauma and exfoliation associated with tooth no. 11 5 years back [Figure 1a]. There was a buccal defect on alveolar ridge in relation tooth no. 11 due to trauma and probably by pressure exerted from the removable appliance [Figure 1b].
Cross sectional image showing 3.2 mm width at crest
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F2
The width of bone increased gradually in apical direction [Figure 2].