The two presented cases of socket shield technique were done following a split mouth protocol in two patients, each received an immediate implant inserted conventionally on maxillary one side and another implant inserted applying the socket shield technique on the contralateral side. The outcomes including soft and hard tissue changes were compared clinically and radiographically. The four implants were followed for 5 years, and the outcomes were successful.

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