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Partial extraction therapy – The socket shield: An overview

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Review Article

Author Details : Sheetal Jadhav, Naisargi P. Shah, Hitesh Ramdas Sawant, Avantika Vijaysingh Jadhav, Jyotsna Sethumadhavan, Sanpreet Singh Sachdev*

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 97-100

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2024.019

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Abstract

Extraction of teeth leads to significant loss of alveolar bone dimensions, most of which occur within the first six months. Placement of dental implants in the jawbones requires a sufficient quantity of alveolar bone to restore the masticatory functions and prevent pathological bone fracture and subsequent failure of the implant. Partial Extraction Therapy refers to the retention of the roots up to the level of the alveolar crest during extraction to maintain the alveolar bone width and height. Socket shield technique, a subset of PET, involves the preservation of one portion of the root, most commonly the buccal two-thirds. As the buccal root is preserved along with the periodontium the overlying buccal bone remains intact avoiding hard and soft tissue complications. The present review aims to describe various aspects related to the SST in a simplified and concise manner.
 

Keywords: Dental Implants, Prosthodontics, Rehabilitation

How to cite : Jadhav S, Shah N P, Sawant H R, Jadhav A V, Sethumadhavan J, Sachdev S S, Partial extraction therapy – The socket shield: An overview. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2024;10(2):97-100

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