Complication Management of a Socket Shield Case After 6 Years of Function

Area of Science:

• Dental Implantology
• Oral Surgery
• Periodontology

Background:

• Maintaining bone and soft tissue around dental implants post-extraction is challenging.
• Buccal bone plate resorption after tooth extraction leads to inevitable tissue loss.
• The socket shield technique aims to preserve buccal bone by retaining a tooth segment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a clinical case of a complication associated with the socket shield technique.
• To describe the surgical management of this complication.
• To highlight potential challenges in novel dental surgical procedures.

Main Methods:

• A clinical case involving the socket shield technique was identified.
• A complication (infection of the buccal tooth segment) was diagnosed.
• Surgical intervention was performed for management.

Main Results:

• A complication occurred with the socket shield technique, specifically infection.
• The clinical case details the specific management strategy employed.
• The outcome of the surgical management is implicitly addressed through the case presentation.

Conclusions:

• The socket shield technique, while innovative, carries risks of specific complications.
• Prompt diagnosis and appropriate surgical management are crucial for addressing complications.
• Further clinical experience is needed to fully understand and mitigate risks associated with this technique.