However, the presence of active peri-apical or periodontal infection at the extraction site has traditionally been considered a major contraindication due to the perceived risk of early bacterial contamination and subsequent implant failure.
This comprehensive consecutive cohort study challenges conventional clinical boundaries by evaluating the long-term survival rates and marginal bone stability of immediate implants placed directly into infected sockets.
Utilizing a strict protocol that combines thorough mechanical debridement, targeted antimicrobial irrigation, and customized Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), the research provides robust evidence on how predictable outcomes can be achieved despite compromised baseline biological conditions.
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For oral surgeons and implantologists, this paper offers critical guidelines for risk stratification, step-by-step surgical management, and site-decontamination techniques necessary to intercept potential biological complications, ensuring excellent primary stability and long-term aesthetic success in everyday clinical practice.
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