Proximal socket shield for interimplant papilla preservation in the esthetic zone

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2013 Jan-Feb;33(1):e24-31. doi: 10.11607/prd.1346.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Substitutes / therapeutic use
  • Connective Tissue / transplantation
  • Dental Implant-Abutment Design
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Esthetics, Dental*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gingiva / pathology*
  • Gingiva / transplantation
  • Gingivectomy / methods
  • Humans
  • Incisor / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Minerals / therapeutic use
  • Tooth Crown / surgery
  • Tooth Root / surgery*
  • Tooth Socket / surgery*

Substances

  • Bio-Oss
  • Bone Substitutes
  • Dental Implants
  • Minerals