A Study of the Fate of the Buccal Wall of Extraction Sockets of Teeth with Prominent Roots The objective of this investigation was to determine the fate of thin buccal bone encasing the prominent roots of maxillary anterior teeth following extraction. Resorption of the buccal plate compromises the morphology of the localized edentulous ridge and makes it challenging to place an implant in the optimal position for prosthetic restoration [more...]
