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From: Influence of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the outcomes of alveolar ridge preservation at the infected molar sites: a randomized controlled trial

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Surgical procedure of ridge preservation in laser group. (A) Hopeless mandibular second molar before extraction. (B) Socket after tooth extraction. (C) Degranulation with Er:YAG laser. (D) Bone grafting. (E) Wound closure. (F) One week after the extraction. (G) Two months after the extraction. (H) Flapping. (I) Bone core harvested. (J)Implant. (K) Implant and healing abutment placement. (L) Wound closure

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