Immediate implants in the esthetic area: Our perspective and clinical guidelines

A description is provided of a clinical orientation and scientific point of view based on our experience and available evidence of when and how to perform this procedure in the esthetic area.

We consider the clinical criteria in relation to

1. indications;
2. tooth extraction;
3. soft-tissue management;
4. implant placement technique;
5. the critical distance and gap filling; and
6. immediate versus delayed restoration.

These key factors, including a flapless procedure, presence of an intact buccal bone wall, absence of soft-tissue defects, gap filling to counteract the tissue changes after tooth extraction and immediate restoration when possible, should be considered to achieve good esthetic results.

Editorial note: The full article was published in the 1/2018 issue of the Journal of Oral Science and Rehabilitation.

 

 

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