Impact of soft-tissue management techniques on immediate implant placement: a randomized controlled trial

In immediate implant placement, both open and closed healing techniques are used, but their comparative esthetic and tissue stability outcomes remain under debate. This study aimed to evaluate and compare these two approaches to support clinical decision-making.

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Main Authors: Bouffleur, Frederic (Author) , Ruoss, Andreas (Author) , Kühle, Reinald (Author) , Büsch, Christopher (Author) , Engel, Michael (Author) , Hoffmann, Jürgen (Author) , Mertens, Christian (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 27 January 2026
In: International journal of implant dentistry
Year: 2026, Volume: 12, Pages: 1-13
ISSN:2198-4034
DOI:10.1186/s40729-026-00667-5
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40729-026-00667-5
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Author Notes:Frederic Bouffleur, Andreas Ruoss, Reinald Kühle, Christopher Büsch, Michael Engel, Jürgen Hoffmann and Christian Mertens
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Summary:In immediate implant placement, both open and closed healing techniques are used, but their comparative esthetic and tissue stability outcomes remain under debate. This study aimed to evaluate and compare these two approaches to support clinical decision-making.
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ISSN:2198-4034
DOI:10.1186/s40729-026-00667-5