Immediate Implant Socket Shield Technique – Clinical Benefits

Extraction-socket resorption is considered a major problem that can limit implantological rehabilitation options and compromise the esthetic outcome. Surgical techniques to reduce remodeling are of restricted predictability and commonly require several surgical interventions and grafting.This increases the treatment cost and places a physical and psychological strain on the patient.This clinical case report presents a replacement of an upper canine using the socket- shield technique with a CAD/CAM surgical guide, resulting in a predictable, high esthetic, and functional result.

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