International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 146 - 149
Published: April 1, 2022
Implant
dentistry
has
been
a
promising
branch
offering
functional
and
esthetic
replacement
of
missing
tooth
or
teeth.
Post
extraction
soft
hard
tissue
loss
negative
impact
on
implant
positioning
its
overall
outcomes
especially
when
it
comes
to
zones
such
as
maxillary
anterior
Inorder
combat
these
effects
arising
from
extraction,
socket
shield
technique
introduced.
The
involves
retention
buccal
fragment
root
careful
removal
palatal
half
followed
by
immediate
placement.
Several
approaches
have
described
in
the
literature
preserve
ridge
like
augmentation
with
GBR,
bone
substitutes
but
proves
be
cost
effective
minimally
invasive.
principal,
classification,
surgical
aspects,
indications
contraindications,
modification
shall
discussed
this
review
article.
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
The
socket
shield
technique
has
been
used
to
enhance
the
esthetics
of
immediately
placed
implant-supported
prostheses
in
esthetic
zone.
However,
rarely
clinical
practice
because
high
technical
sensitivity,
limited
field
view,
and
risk
intraoperative
postoperative
complications.
A
is
presented
for
carefully
preparing
labial
shields
under
oral
microscopy,
which
can
reduce
surgical
difficulty
improve
precision
preparation.
European Journal of Dentistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Abstract
This
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
compares
the
effectiveness
of
three
implant
placement
techniques:
socket
shield
technique
(SST),
conventional
immediate
(CIIP),
delayed
(DIP)
in
alveolar
ridge
preservation,
survival
rates,
esthetics.
A
comprehensive
search
was
conducted
PubMed,
Scopus,
Cochrane
Library,
covering
studies
from
2012
to
2022.
Inclusion
criteria
targeted
clinical
with
a
minimum
follow-up
6
months.
Risk
bias
assessed
using
RoB-2
ROBINS-I
tools,
meta-analyses
were
performed
random-effects
models.
Sixteen
met
inclusion
criteria.
SST
demonstrated
significantly
better
preservation
buccal
bone
thickness
(standardized
mean
difference
[SMD]
=
2.94,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.46–4.42,
p
<
0.001)
height
(SMD
4.47,
CI:
1.96–6.98,
compared
CIIP.
also
resulted
higher
pink
esthetic
scores
1.00,
0.36–1.64,
0.002).
No
significant
differences
found
between
CIIP
DIP
for
marginal
loss
0.15,
−0.26
0.55,
0.471).
However,
showed
lower
failure
rate
than
(odds
ratio
3.49,
1.26–9.66,
0.016).
offers
benefits
preserving
improving
outcomes,
while
appears
reduce
risk.
Further
standardized
are
needed
confirm
these
findings
refine
guidelines.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(5)
Published: April 29, 2025
Abstract
Anterior
teeth
are
often
extracted
due
to
dental
trauma,
periodontal
disease,
and
other
factors.
During
the
healing
period
of
sockets,
loose
bundle
bone
in
buccal
side
anterior
usually
produces
vertical
horizontal
absorption.
How
remain
reconstruct
alveolar
crest
contour
esthetic
zone
is
a
challenge
dentists.
In
this
case,
26-year-old
man
reported
with
chief
complaint
traumatic
fracture
upper
front
region,
accompanied
by
pain.
After
examination,
he
was
diagnosed
tooth
(11,12
crown-root
fracture).
The
socket
shield
technique
planned
for
treatment
11.
Meanwhile,
we
converted
broken
as
temporary
crown.
6
months
period,
porcelain
crown
placed
on
custom
abutment.
Through
1-year
follow-up,
still
stable.
Consequently,
can
effectively
maintain
contour.
Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(8), P. 1186 - 1200
Published: Aug. 11, 2021
Immediate
implant
placement
with
socket
shield
technique
(SST)
may
maintain
the
buccal
bone
plate
and
soft
tissue
levels,
however,
potential
clinical
benefits
of
SST
lack
strong
scientific
evidence.
The
aim
this
systematic
review
meta-analysis
was
to
evaluate
effects
on
dimensional
changes
hard
tissues,
esthetic
outcomes,
stability,
complication,
failure
rates.Electronic
databases
were
searched
identify
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
that
compared
immediate
without
SST.
risk
bias
assessed
using
Cochrane
Collaboration's
Risk
Bias
tool.
Data
analyzed
a
statistical
software
program.A
total
982
studies
identified,
which,
seven
RCTs
206
immediately
placed
dental
implants
in
191
participants
included.
Overall
showed
significant
differences
width
(mean
difference
(MD)
-0.22;
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
-0.30
-0.15;
p
<
0.0001)
height
(MD
-0.52;
CI
-0.85
-0.18;
=
0.002)
favor
use
also
associated
significantly
less
peri-implant
marginal
levels
better
pink
score
than
placing
complication
rates
not
statistically
between
or
SST.The
short-term
following
comparable.
has
positive
plate,
outcomes.
Further
evidence
from
long-term
are
still
required
substantiate
current
findings.SST
can
reduce
improve
profile
zone.
Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(1), P. 203 - 214
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
To
assess
clinical,
radiological
performance
of
novel
navigation
guided
socket-shield
technique
(NSS)
with
immediate
implant
placement
and
loading.Eighteen
patients
(12
females;
age
52.54
±
4.92;
33-72)
treated
between
January
2018
June
2019,
were
investigated,
followed
for
at
least
1
year
after
definitive
prosthesis
(mean
20.1
months,
18-23).
Primary
outcomes:
prosthetic
success
rates,
surgical,
biologic,
complications.marginal
bone
loss
(MBL),
stability
quotient
(ISQ),
pink
esthetic
score
(PES),
plaque
bleeding
indexes.Sixty-nine
procedures
performed
(27
implant-sites
42
pontic-sites)
27
implants
(NobelParallel,
NobelBiocare
AG)
positioned
immediately
loaded.
Mean
insertion
torque
ISQ
positioning
49
5.34
Ncm
(36-74),
73
5.72
(68-81).
No
failure
was
experienced.
Two
root-shield
exposures
mucositis,
ulceration
reported
two
pontic-sites
(2.9%)
successfully
treated.
complications
experienced
implant-site
leading
to
an
overall
NSS
success-rate
100%.
occurred.
MBL
-0.72
0.26
mm
(-0.42
-1.06
mm).
PES
final
the
last
follow-up
12.84
0.92.
The
scores
18.5
6.12
3.15
2.21.Within
study
limitations,
dynamic
effective
streamline
execution
pontic
sites,
shortening
treatment
time
reducing
complications.
Navigation
reliable
achieve
digitally
planned
shield-to-implant
distance,
facilitate
loading
establish
mucosal
dimension
needed
underlying
bone-to-implant
protection
integration.The
investigated
overcomes
difficulties
related
root
preparation
pontic-sites,
facilitating
loading.
Dynamic
surgery
contributed
make
less
technical-sensitive,
execution,
complication
rate.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 549 - 549
Published: June 18, 2021
Aim:
To
compare
the
failure
rate,
marginal
bone
loss,
and
pink
esthetic
for
socket-shield
technique
conventional
immediate
dental
implant
placement
in
zone.
Material
methods:
A
systematic
literature
review
meta-analysis,
based
on
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
recommendations,
of
clinical
studies
that
evaluated
with
zone
was
performed.
total
4
databases
were
consulted
search:
PubMed-MEDLINE,
Scopus,
Embase,
Web
Science.
After
eliminating
duplicated
articles
applying
inclusion
criteria,
16
selected
qualitative
quantitative
analysis.
Results:
Four
randomized
controlled
trials,
five
prospective
studies,
four
retrospective
three
case
series
included
meta-analysis.
The
rate
1.37%
(95%
CI,
0.21–2.54%);
however,
no
statistically
significant
differences
between
found.
estimated
mean
difference
loss
−0.5
mm
−0.82
to
−0.18)
(p
<
0.01),
a
high
heterogeneity
(I2
=
99%).
score
12.27
(Q
test
4.47;
p-value
0.61;
I2
0%).
(n
55)
techniques
1.15
0.73–1.58;
Q
8.88;
p
value
0.11;
44%).
follow-up
time
found
be
(beta
coefficient
0.023;
R2
85.6%;
QM
3.82;
0.049)
PES
technique.
Conclusions:
Within
limitations
this
did
not
differ
However,
lower
higher
scores
compared
Journal of Prosthodontic Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
66(2), P. 226 - 235
Published: Sept. 15, 2021
The
aim
of
the
present
study
was
to
evaluate
clinical
feasibility
socket
shield
technique
(SST).An
electronic
search
PubMed,
Cochrane
Central
Register
Controlled
Trials,
and
Wiley
Online
Library
databases,
a
manual
reference
for
articles
published
up
September
2020
conducted.
Meta-analysis
performed
estimate
marginal
bone
loss
(MBL),
changes
in
buccal
width
(cBBW),
pink
esthetic
score
(PES),
implant
stability
quotient
(ISQ),
failure
rate,
complication
rate
between
SST
conventional
immediate
placement
(IIP).
All
pooled
analyses
were
based
on
random
effects
models.Sixteen
relevant
studies
ultimately
selected
by
two
independent
reviewers:
four
randomized
trials
(RCTs),
case-control
studies,
eight
retrospective
studies.
revealed
trend
toward
lower
MBL
cBBW
higher
PES
group.
ISQ,
similar
groups.The
included
provided
evidence
that
may
be
feasible
treatment
option.
However,
this
should
not
used
as
routine
protocol
due
lack
evidence-based
consensus
guidelines,
large-scale
RCTs,
long-term
follow-up
data.
Therefore,
there
is
an
urgent
need
well-conducted
RCTs
field.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 456 - 456
Published: April 7, 2023
Tooth
Shell
Technique
(TST)
with
the
use
of
autologous
dentin
has
proven
to
be
a
suitable
method
grafting
in
context
lateral
ridge
augmentation.
This
present
feasibility
study
aimed
retrospectively
evaluate
preservation
by
lyophilization
processed
dentin.
Thus,
frozen
stored
matrix
(FST:
19
patients
26
implants)
was
re-examined
that
teeth
used
immediately
after
extraction
(IUT:
23
32
implants).
Parameters
biological
complications,
horizontal
hard
tissue
loss,
osseointegration,
and
buccal
lamella
integrity
were
for
evaluation.
For
observation
period
5
months.
Only
one
graft
lost
(IUT
group).
In
area
minor
without
loss
an
implant
or
augmentation,
there
two
cases
wound
dehiscence
case
inflammation
suppuration
n
=
3,
FST:
0).
Osseointegration
all
implants
exception.
Statistically,
no
difference
between
groups
studied
mean
resorption
crestal
width
lamella.
Results
this
show
prepared
preserved
conventional
freezer
had
disadvantage
compared
terms
complications
TST.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(5), P. 2795 - 2795
Published: Feb. 27, 2022
Immediate
implant
placement
protocols
after
dental
extraction
have
enabled
a
reduction
in
surgical
phases.
This
procedure
has
increased
patient
satisfaction
and
similar
survival
rates
to
late
procedures.
However,
placing
an
immediately
does
not
counteract
the
physiological
remodeling
of
alveolar
bone.
For
this
reason,
additional
techniques
been
developed,
such
as
connective
tissue
graft
(CTG)
or
socket
shield
technique
(SST).
Dimensional
changes
peri-implant
tissues
were
observed
immediate
implants
following
CTG
and/or
SST.
A
total
26
interventions
carried
out
which
dimensional
change
variables
analyzed.
The
preoperative
state
postoperative
situation
compared
with
one
year.
Measurements
taken
at
3,
5,
7
mm
from
gingival
margin
analyzed
CBCT
radiological
study
(Planmeca
Promax
3D).
platform
was
used
reference
point
for
measurement
crest
height.
One
year
performing
either
two
(CTG
SST),
significant
increase
gingiva
thickness
vestibular
cortex
occurred
5
(0.65
±
1.16
mm)
(0.95
1.45
margin.
Additionally,
palatal
bone
registered
3
(0.48
0.90
mm).
group
showed
area
year,
although
SST
groups
clinically
similar.
implementation
revealed
promising
results
regarding
buccal
hard
soft
cortical
thickness,
well
overall
mucosa
margin,
observed.
distance
detected
both
techniques.
Both
SST)
are
appropriate
provide
sufficient
volume
anterior
maxillary
implants.
Some
limitations
detected,
lack
aesthetic
analysis
small
sample
size,
so
should
be
interpreted
caution.
Future
studies
necessary
further
evaluate
long-term
predictability
these
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 237 - 244
Published: June 10, 2022
The
present
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
(SR/MA)
aimed
to
test
the
null
hypothesis
that
there
is
no
difference
between
socket-shield
technique
(SST)
conventional
immediate
implant
placement
(CIIP)
as
an
esthetic
rehabilitation
option
for
permanent
human
anterior
teeth,
against
alternative
one
of
a
difference.Socket-shield
considered
highly
promising
procedure
has
potential
prevent
resorption
alveolar
ridges,
maintains
white
pink
esthetics,
provides
solution
esthetically
critical
cases.
Controlled
randomized
clinical
trials
(RCT)
nonrandomized
ones
had
been
identified
by
searching
following
databases:
Google
Scholar,
Scopus,
PubMed.
Literature
search
was
determined
from
January
2010
up
June
2020.
Hand
searches
were
also
accomplished
relevant
abstracts,
books,
reference
lists.
eligibility
criteria
included
prospective
observational
controlled
RCTs
non-RCTs.patients
with
endodontically
treated/nonrestorable
mature
teeth
indicated
extraction.the
sockets
subjected
using
SST.implants
placed
SST
compared
those
CIIP.the
score
measured
rehabilitation.
To
assess
article
quality,
Cochrane
risk-of-bias
tool
used
two
independent
authors.
data
across
quantitative
studies
analyzed
comprehensive
MA
software.The
initial
found
out
172
references
through
strategy
three
additional
recognized
hand
searching.
After
being
filtered,
101
screened
recorded.
inclusion
exclusion
applied,
only
seven
unduplicated
non-RCTs
involved
in
MA.
At
6-month
evaluation
period,
total
standard
mean
1.07
I2
value
measuring
heterogeneity
77.182,
whereas
at
12-month
1.43
64.914.SST
positive
effect
on
better
than
CIIP.
However,
this
conclusion
dependent
very
few
well-conducted
RCT
non-RCT.
Further
longer
time,
proper
methodology,
larger
sample
size
are
still
required
adequately
answer
question
SR.There
limited
knowledge
about
appropriateness
field
dentistry,
specifically
consideration.
This
SR/MA
confirmed
over
CIIP
teeth.PROSPERO,
identifier
CRD42020194086.