Online OnlyDOI: 10.11607/prd.1346, PubMed ID (PMID): 23342355Pages 69, Language: EnglishKan, Joseph Y. K. / Rungcharassaeng, KitichaiManaging the interimplant papilla is one of the most challenging tasks in anterior implant esthetics, especially when replacing a failing tooth adjacent to an existing implant restoration. This article describes the maintenance of the interimplant papilla when replacing a failing tooth adjacent to an implant restoration using the proximal socket shield procedure in conjunction with immediate implant placement and provisionalization.