3. Jun 2022 — 4. Jun 2022
Molar replacement is the most frequent therapeutic modality in implant dentistry. However, many different clinical protocols are proposed and utilized in order to maintains volume stability after tooth extraction (including early placement, socket preservation and immediate implant placement). From patient standpoint, immediate protocols provide satisfying experience, but surgical manipulation for closure obtention may generate invasiveness and unpredictability. In this perspective, the goal of this day article is to describe a clinical workflow combining immediate implant placement on molar sites and prosthetic non invasive closure by the use of a customized healing abutment (SSA: Sealing Socket abutment). SSA concept (Sealing Socket Abutment), offers a minimally invasive solution for wound closure and a mechanical support for tissue stabilization during healing time. Based on the SSA (sealing socket abutment) Concept, the SSA Gingival Fit Abutment ( Biotech Dental, France) has been developped to provide a multi-functional, anatomical and directly customizable solution. The use of anatomical healing abutment immediately after extraction and immediate implant placement for molar sites has the potential to improve treatment workflow from a surgical as well as prosthetic standpoint.
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Dr Gary Finelle received his Dental Degree from the University of Paris 7, France in 2009. He completed his doctoral thesis working on soft tissue healing around implants. Between 2011 and 2013, he joined the Advanced Graduate Program of Oral Implantology at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (Boston, Massachussets) as a full time resident. His major field of interests is the application of digital technology into the surgical and prosthetic implant treatment workflow. He is involved in implant related research and has published in scientific peer-reviewed journals. Now based in Paris, Dr Gary Finelle, lectures nationally and internationally. He is currently an ITI Fellow (ITI International Team for Implantology), an active member of the American Dental Club of Paris, and of EAO (European Academy of Osseointegration). His private practice in Paris is limited to surgical and restorative implant rehabilitations, and esthetics.