Implant Placement in Infected Sockets – Is It Safe?

April 19, 2024
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Shankar Iyer, DDS, MDS

Get an in-depth breakdown from Dr. Shankar Iyer on identifying when to graft infected sockets versus when to perform immediate placement, all while learning implant placement techniques for improving esthetic outcomes in patients with minimal facial plates.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the technique of immediate placement in infected and affected sockets.
  • Learn what to do when there is minimal or absence of facial plate.
  • Implement placement techniques to improve the esthetic outcomes.
  • Understand when to graft infected sockets and when to do immediate placement.