4.5. Radiological Assessment
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Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were performed with the three-dimensional (3D) Promax (Planmeca OY, Helsinki, Finland). The scan was performed with a resolution of 0.3 mm (scan time: 8.5 s, exposure time: 4 s, 120 kV, 5 mA). Radiographic assessment was performed at two time points. The first time point was before tooth extraction, and the second was at follow-up 4 months after extraction and augmentation. Identical configurations were used in both time periods. Radiological assessment was performed by measuring the width of the alveolar ridge (buccolingual dimension) at two time points. The width of the alveolar ridge was defined as the distance between the most prominent points buccally and orally (