The socket-shield technique: a critical literature review

Abstract Introduction Dental implants have become a standard treatment in the replacement of missing teeth. After tooth extraction and implant placement, resorption of buccal bundle bone can pose a significant complication with often very negative cosmetic impacts. Studies have shown that if the den...

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Main Authors: Christian Blaschke, Donald R. Schwass
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-09-01
Series:International Journal of Implant Dentistry
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40729-020-00246-2