The immediate placement of an implant in fresh extraction sockets is a tempting therapy option¹. It  can save time, reduce surgeries and benefit patients, but should be carried out only by experienced surgeons and after strict case selection. Careful planning is needed to avoid treatment failure and aesthetic complications^2-4.

In cases of immediate implant placement, filling the gap between the implant and the buccal bone plate reduces bone resorption and enhances aesthetic outcome⁵.

Clinical case: Immediate implant placement with minor bony defect using Geistlich Bio-Oss^® Collagen, Geistlich Bio-Gide^® and Geistlich Mucograft^® Seal.

Immediate implant placement in combination with Geistlich biomaterials preserves 3D ridge volume compared with immediate implant placement alone⁵.

References:

1. Chen ST, et al.: Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2009; 24 Suppl: 272-78.
2. Koh RU, et al.: Implant Dent 2010,19(2): 98-108.
3. Evans CDJ & Chen ST: Clin Oral Implants Res 2008; 19: 73-80.
4. Hämmerle C, et al.: Clin Oral Implants Res 2012; 23 Suppl 5: 80-82.
5. Cardaropoli D, et al.: 2013, data submitted in International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.