Soft tissue improvement in immediate dental implant placement by using bone graft around dental implant healing caps: A novel technique

Background and Objective Dental implants have become a standard solution for tooth replacement, offering high success rates. However, improving aesthetic outcomes and patient satisfaction has driven the development of new techniques aimed at enhancing soft tissue stability around implants. This study explores the impact of immediate implant placement combined with bone grafts around the implant and healing caps on soft tissue thickness and height.

Material and Methods A prospective clinical study was conducted on ten patients undergoing immediate tooth extraction and implant placement. Eighteen implants were placed, and bone grafts were applied around the implant and healing caps. The study measured gingival thickness and height before extraction and after six months, using injection needles and transgingival probing methods.

Results The study observed significant increases in gingival thickness and height after six months, with a mean gingival height of 3.916 mm and a mean gingival thickness of 4.266 mm, compared to pre-extraction measurements of 1.311 mm and 1.93 mm, respectively. The gingival tissue demonstrated stability and good aesthetic outcomes.

Conclusion Immediate implant placement with the use of bone grafts around implants and healing caps significantly enhances soft tissue stability and aesthetics, offering a promising approach for improving long-term implant success and patient satisfaction.