There is an accelerated resorption in the first six months after the extraction of the dental element, both horizontally and vertically. These clinical changes normally undertake the aesthetic result of prosthetic rehabilitation, and implant installation after the extraction can be a resource to decrease resorption. The clinical case described in this paper demonstrates a sequence of clinical atraumatic extraction, and then the Immediate installation provisionalization. It is concluded that when carefully indicated and planned, this technique can provide an immediate result promising with maintaining the tooth gingival contour. How to cite this article: Tavarez RR, Machado dos Reis WL, Rocha AT, Firoozmand LM, Bandéca MC, Tonetto MR, Malheiros AS. Atraumatic extraction and immediate implant installation: The importance of maintaining the contour gingival tissues. J Int Oral Health 2013; 5(6):113-8 .
Keywords: Atraumatic extraction; immediate implant; prostheses and implants.