Fig. 1From: Clinical performance of immediately placed and restored progressive-type implants in the esthetic zone: a prospective observational studySurgical and prosthetic components of the protocol. a Clinical situation following tooth extraction region 014. b Immediate connection of the final abutment following implant placement. c Connection of the provisional crown in non-functional occlusion to seal the extraction socket and to protect and contain the bone graft material during the subsequent healing period of 3 months. d Clinical situation of the peri-implant soft tissues formed at the final cement- retained crown at 12 months. e Panoramic view following implant placementBack to article page