Post-Extraction Immediate Implant Placement in the Anterior Maxilla – An Update

Recent advances in clinical techniques and biomaterials have enhanced the predictability of immediate implant placement in the anterior maxilla where esthetic outcomes are important. When implant placement is combined with an immediate provisional crown (Type 1A), significant patient-centered benefits may be anticipated. At the most recent ITI Consensus Conference in 2023, it was recommended that the Type 1A approach be considered the treatment of choice if ideal clinical conditions have been satisfied. In this article, an update on clinical recommendations, advantages and disadvantages of this approach are presented. Two cases illustrate the clinical steps.