U.S., Sept. 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07171866) titled 'Socket Shield Technique for Immediate and Delayed Implant Placement: A 6-Year Clinical Tria' on Sept. 06.
Brief Summary: This study investigates the long-term performance of the Socket Shield Technique (SST) for preserving the bone and soft tissue around dental implants when used with two different timing protocols: immediate versus delayed implant placement.
SST is a surgical technique where a thin portion of the tooth root (the buccal shield) is intentionally retained to support the facial bone and gum tissues after tooth extraction. While SST is known to enhance esthetics and preserve bone in the short term, little evidence exi...