Abstract :
Introduction: Tooth extraction leads to continuous bone resorption causing the collapsed bone wall. To prevent bone loss and buccal wall collapse in the esthetic areas the socket shield technique was developed.
Case description: Two cases of delayed implant loading of immediately placed implant with socket shield technique in the maxillary anterior and premolar region with a follow-up period of four years are described.
Conclusion: After a follow-up period of four years, both cases depicted higher survival and success rates, better patient satisfaction, and higher implant stability.
Clinical significance: Implant-fixed prosthetic rehabilitation of the non-restorable tooth using the socket shield technique can be one of the conservative, successful and durable treatment outcome for esthetic as well as non-esthetic zones.
Keyword :
Dental implant loading, Ceramic, Partial extraction therapy, Root membrane technique, Partial root retention