Proximal socket shield for interimplant papilla preservation in the esthetic zone.
Managing the interimplant papilla is one of the most challenging tasks in anterior implant esthetics, especially when replacing a failing tooth adjacent to an existing implant restoration. This article describes the maintenance of the interimplant papilla when replacing a failing tooth adjacent to an implant restoration using the proximal socket shield procedure in conjunction with immediate implant placement and provisionalization.
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA, USA. jkan@.llu.edu
Joseph Y K
JY
Kan
Kitichai
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Rungcharassaeng
D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D059605:Dental Implant-Abutment Design; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology* / Q000637:transplantation; D005890:Gingivectomy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000601:surgery; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000601:surgery*
C077540:Bio-Oss; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D015921:Dental Implants; D008903:Minerals