Educational Objectives
● Define the concept of immediate implant placement in the esthetic zone
● Describe prosthetically driven 3-dimensional implant positioning
● Identify the correct palatal entry point of the drill in extraction sockets
● Explain the importance of mesiodistal and buccolingual drill angulation
● Understand how palatal positioning supports soft-tissue esthetics
● Explain apical engagement as aprerequisite for primary stability
● Describe the advantages of the Lindemann drill as the initial drill

Educational Questions
● In what ways does starting with a Lindemann drill improve surgical precision and minimize trauma?
● What are the risks of incorrect buccolingual drill angulation in the esthetic zone?
● Why is the “4 mm more palatal” rule critical for ideal implant positioning?
● How can a surgeon correct a drill path deviating toward the buccal wall?
● Which anatomical landmarks guide palatal-oriented drilling in maxillary incisors?