Immediate implant placement and provisionalization using implants with an internal connection

Single-tooth implant restoration has evolved from traditional two-stage surgical procedures to techniques that allow implant placement and provisionalization immediately following tooth extraction. Restorative success using an immediately provisionalized implant system is based upon adherence to several clinical and biological parameters. This article will discuss the clinical and restorative considerations that must be addressed when immediately loading single-tooth implants. Four cases are presented demonstrating the clinical versatility of an immediate implant system for predictable and aesthetic restoration of the posterior region.