Socket Shield Technique – A Review

  

  V. R. Balaji , D. Manikandan , B. Soundariya

   DOI : https://doi.org/

 Abstract

The healing process of an extraction socket is a dynamic process that involves the formation of bone within the socket and external loss of ridge width and height. This resorption pattern is more pronounced in the buccal or labial aspect of extracted teeth due to the loss of the bundle bone-periodontal ligament (BB-PDL) complex, which is not the case for the palatal aspect. This clinical situation can be challenging for the treating implant dentist as the loss may affect the aesthetic outcome in the anterior region. To prevent this loss, several options are available, including the latest technique known as the Socket Shield Technique (SST). This technique involves retaining a segment of the root as a shield to prevent the loss of the BB-PDL complex on the buccal aspect of the socket. This article reviews the effectiveness of SST, the basic procedure, selection criteria, and histological aspects of the socket shield technique.

 Keywords

Tooth Extraction, Bundle Bone, Socket Shield and Immediate Implant.

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