Socket Shield Technique: A Review

Preservation of ridge after extraction is biggest challenge to implant dentistry as it interferes with optimal implant positioning and its overall esthetic outcomes as well. A new method called as socket shield technique was introduced in which a partial root fragment was retained around an immediately placed implant with the aim of avoiding tissue alterations after tooth extraction. This review article presents overview of surgical technique, advantages, disadvantages and results of various other studies in previous literature. Also, this article gives short overview of challenges of using socket shield technique in clinical practice and newer modified form of socket shield technique.