Facial Contour Preservation of Anterior Immediate Single-Tooth Replacement With the Socket Shield Technique Versus Connective Tissue Graft: A Case Report

Socket shield technique (SST) and subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) following immediate implant placement with provisionalization (IIPP) had been advocated for peri-implant facial contour and gingival architecture preservation. This case report used the 3D volumetric analysis to longitudinally assess the peri-implant facial contour change before and after these procedures. The results demonstrated a comparable and acceptable preservation of peri-implant facial contour between the 2 procedures after 2 years of function.