Replacement of Retained Deciduous Tooth by Immediate Implant Placement

Figure 1. Preoperative appearance of the retained primary molar. Figure 2. Preoperative periapical X ray of the retained primary molar. Figure 3. Occlusal view of the extraction socket. Figure 4. Direction pin in place during the implant site preparation. Figure 5. Implant insertion after completion of site preparation.

Figure 6. Periapical X ray after implant placement. Figure 7. Extraction socket grafted with calcium sulfate hemihydrate. Figure 8. Occlusal view of the surgical site after placement of a resorbable collagen membrane and suturing. Figure 9. Lateral view after second stage surgery and placement of the healing abutment. Figure 10. Lateral view of the final restoration 18 months after surgery.