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Assessment of Dimensional Changes in Periodontium with Immediate Replacement of Tooth by Socket-shield Technique
Manish Goutam1, Harkanwal Preet Singh2, Deepak Sharma3
1Department of Prosthodontics, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Background:
The reduction of alveolar bone volume following tooth extraction may interfere with the placement of implants. The present study was conducted to assess dimensional changes in periodontium with immediate replacement of tooth by socket-shield technique.
Materials And Methods:
Twenty fractured central incisors were enrolled, and periodontal ligament (PDL)-mediated root preservation technique was planned with simultaneous implant placement.
Results:
Out of 20 patients, males were 11 and females were 9. Preoperatively, buccolingual alveolar bone width was 8.1 mm and postoperatively, 9.0 mm. There was 2.1 mm bone loss preoperatively and 2.2 mm postoperatively. The difference was significant (P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
PDL-mediated root preservation technique with simultaneous implant placement is effective.
