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@article{186112,
        author = {SIVASANKAR SUNDAR and NACHIAPPAN S and Dr. Sathish Rajendran and Dr. Prashanthi P},
        title = {Preserving the Ridge Naturally: A Review on the Socket Shield Technique in Contemporary Implantology},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {360-363},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186112},
        abstract = {The rapid progress in implant dentistry has improved esthetic outcomes, especially in the anterior maxilla. However, maintaining peri-implant soft tissue and ridge contour remains challenging. The Socket Shield Technique (SST) addresses these issues by preserving the buccal root portion during implant placement, minimizing ridge resorption and maintaining natural soft tissue architecture. This minimally invasive, esthetically focused approach shows promising results, though further long-term and randomized studies are needed to standardize protocols and confirm its broader clinical applicability.},
        keywords = {Socket Shield Technique, Ridge Preservation, Emergence Profile, Immediate Implant Placement},
        month = {October},
        }