The article, published in June 2022 in Compendium, details a 5-year case series on the graftless socket-shield technique, a method for immediate implant placement in esthetically critical areas. Authored by J. Kobi Stern, Vladimir Deresciuc, and colleagues, it describes two cases where implants were placed without grafting the gap between the implant and the preserved buccal tooth fragment. The cases, followed for over 5 years, showed stable soft and hard tissue outcomes with no complications. The technique preserves the periodontal ligament and blood supply to minimize alveolar ridge remodeling. The article reviews the biologic rationale and literature, suggesting that graftless socket-shield gaps may not require grafting, though further studies are needed.