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Figure 6. Continuation of the case described in Figure 5: (A) After nine months, the OTB was removed. The thin white layer of pseudo-periosteum below the OTB was left in place to protect the new regenerated tissue. (B) Two implants (diameter 3.7 mm × 10 mm) were placed in the regenerated hard tissue. (C) A free gingival graft harvested from the palate was sutured crestally to the white connective layer, buccaly to the healing abutments immediately placed. (D) An image of 21 days healing of the free gingival graft is shown. OTB: Occlusive titanium barrier.