Guided residual root preparation for socket-shield procedures: A clinical report.

Tooth extraction in the esthetic area is usually accompanied by hard- and soft-tissue changes. The socket-shield technique is an effective method for preventing these undesirable changes. However, difficulty in preparing the socket shield and controlling the implant position might increase the complication rate along with the time needed for the surgery, limiting its widespread use. This clinical report demonstrates a digital protocol for accurate and rapid socket-shield preparation and implant placement with surgical guides.