PubMed ID (PMID): 22532940Pages 273-277, Language: EnglishGraiff, Lorenzo / Vigolo, PaoloPlacement of a dental implant and an interim restoration in the esthetic zone immediately following tooth extraction is now a common procedure. However, in such clinical situations, the fabrication of an appropriate interim restoration may be challenging. The aim of this article is to present a technique for modifying the extracted tooth so it can be used as an implant-supported interim restoration.
Keywords: dental implant, esthetic zone, immediate implant, immediate interim restoration