"Alveolar Ridge Changes Post Tooth Extraction With Socket Shield Without Immediate Implant Placement"

The modified socket shield technique involves partial retention of the buccal aspect of the tooth root during extraction to preserve the surrounding alveolar bone and soft tissue. This technique is used to optimize the condition for delayed implant placement by preventing resorption of the alveolar ridge.

Conventional tooth extraction involves the complete removal of the tooth without the use of the socket shield technique. This arm served as the control group, with alveolar ridge changes observed and compared with those in the experimental arm over time.