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Immediate Implants in the Aesthetic Zone: Is Socket Shield Technique a Predictable Treatment Option? A Narrative
Nicola De Angelis1,2, Antonio Signore1,3, Arwa Alsayed1
1Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|November 13, 2021
Summary
Immediate dental implant placement using the socket-shield technique shows promise for anterior region aesthetics and success. This method may improve dental implant survival rates and reduce complications.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Implantology
Background:
- Anterior dental implant placement demands high precision due to aesthetic requirements.
- The socket-shield technique is a method for immediate implant placement.
- Evaluating its viability for implant survival and complications is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical studies on the socket-shield technique.
- To assess its effectiveness for dental implant survival and success rates.
- To analyze complication rates associated with the technique.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a narrative review of clinical studies.
- Performed electronic searches across Cochrane, PubMed-MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
- Included human clinical and animal studies, screened by three independent examiners.
Main Results:
- Identified 1383 records, with 30 studies (25 full texts + 5 abstracts) meeting criteria.
- Illustrated technical details, advantages, and limitations of the socket-shield technique.
- Synthesized findings on implant survival, success, and complication rates.
Conclusions:
- Immediate dental implant placement with the socket-shield technique is a potentially promising strategy.
- The technique may be justified for dental implant therapy in the anterior region.
- Further research is warranted within the limitations of this review.
