Immediate implant placement without correct case selection
What it is
Placing an implant into a fresh extraction socket without proper case selection criteria. Not every extraction site is suitable for immediate placement — wrong case selection leads to implant failure, bone dehiscence, or severe esthetic compromise.
Why it happens
• Patient pressure for fewer surgeries and faster treatment • Oversimplification: assuming every socket can receive an immediate implant • Not assessing the buccal plate integrity (intact wall is essential) • Ignoring active infection at the extraction site • Insufficient understanding of socket morphology (Elian classification) • Marketing influence from implant companies promoting "teeth in a day" for all cases
The full clinical mistake entry includes
- How to avoid it — the prevention protocol
- The clinical tip experienced clinicians use
- The documented reference behind the mistake
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