The aim was to evaluate ridge reduction and mucosal recession following immediate\nplacement of ultra-wide implants in molar sockets, without bone grafting. Impressions were taken\nprior to tooth extraction, 4 months and 1 year after implant placement. The casts were digitized and\ncompared. Mucosal recessions and horizontal ridge reduction were measured. A total of 16 implants\nwere in the maxilla and 11 in the mandible. At the buccal aspect, there was a mean reduction\nof 0.94 mm after 4 months and 0.89 mm after one year..................
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