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Socket-Shield Technique of Mandibular Anterior Teeth: A Case Report
Vadivelu Saravanan1, Potluri Leela Ravishankar1, Maharshi Malakar1
1Department of Periodontics, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|June 15, 2019
Summary
Achieving optimal aesthetic results in implant dentistry requires careful attention to surrounding structures. This case report introduces the socket-shield technique for socket ridge preservation, aiming to enhance natural tooth emergence profiles.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Implant dentistry prioritizes aesthetic outcomes, driven by prosthetic considerations.
- Harmonizing peri-implant structures mimics natural teeth for optimal results.
- Socket preservation techniques minimize hard and soft tissue resorption around implants.
Observation:
- Traditional socket preservation may be insufficient for significant ridge deficiencies.
- Hard and soft tissue augmentation is often indicated in such cases.
- A novel socket ridge preservation approach, the socket-shield technique, is presented.
Findings:
- The socket-shield technique involves partial root retention.
- This method aims to create a natural emergence profile for implant-supported prostheses.
- It offers a new strategy for managing ridge deficiencies during implant procedures.
Implications:
- The socket-shield technique may improve aesthetic outcomes in implant dentistry.
- It provides an alternative for preserving alveolar ridge dimensions.
- Further research can validate the long-term efficacy of this partial root retention approach.
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