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Renan Dalla1, Khalila C Cotrim1, Rafael A Siqueira2
1Department of Periodontology, Dental Research Division, Guarulhos University, Guarulhos, Brazil.
Clinical Advances in Periodontics
|May 7, 2026
Summary
The socket shield technique preserves alveolar bone and soft tissues during implant placement, showing stable results at 5 years. This method offers a promising alternative for successful implant-supported rehabilitations.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Partial extraction therapy, including the socket shield technique, aims to preserve periodontal tissues and alveolar bone volume.
- This technique strategically maintains a tooth root fragment during immediate implant placement or in prosthetic pontic sites.
