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Completed RCT Compares AI-Guided vs Conventional Socket Shield Technique for Immediate Dental Implants — Early Results Show Promise

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20 May 2026

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Completed randomised trial compares AI-guided computer navigation versus conventional free-hand socket shield technique for immediate dental implant placement. Results pending from 22-patient study focusing on aesthetic zone outcomes.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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