Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (5): 460-462.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2023.05.016

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Socket Shield Technique Combined with Digital Impressions for Immediate Dental Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Zone:A Case Report

WANG Yao1, XIAO Xing2, WANG Hua3*   

  1. 1. Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Medicine, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen 35390, Germany;
    2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Wuhu Stomatology Hospital, Wuhu 241000, China;
    3. Department of Oral Implantology, Wuhu Stomatology Hospital, Wuhu 241000, China
  • Received:2022-07-15 Online:2023-05-28 Published:2023-05-16

Abstract: A case of socket shield technique for immediate dental implant placement in the aesthetic zone is reported. The osseointegration was observed after 3 months. Then, digital impression was got by Aoralscan 2 intraoral scanner, and customized abutment and ceramic crown were manufactured. During the follow-up of 1 year, steady osseointegration was acquired, as well as natural hard and soft tissue contour.

Key words: socket shield technique, immediate dental implant placement, aesthetic zone, digital impression