[Immediate placement of an implant after extraction: indications and surgical requirements]

Following the extraction of a tooth, a 3 to 6 months period of healing is generally necessary before a screwed or impacted titanium implant can be placed. After what, another 3 to 6 months period is necessary before it is possible to expose the implant and put it to function. Nonetheless, in some clinical situations, and under certain surgical conditions, it has become apparent that the immediate positioning of an implant after extraction is currently possible and even recommended, thus ensuring an aesthetic and psychological advantage for the patient.