Qualitative and quantitative changes which occur in the alveolar ridge after tooth extraction can complicate the implant-prosthetic rehabilitation. In an attempt to prevent the alveolar ridge atrophy, numerous socket and alveolar ridge preservation techniques have been developed. The idea of preserving the tooth root with the goal of limiting bone resorption under a fixed or removable denture has been known for many years. Socket shield technique as is known today was first described by Hürzeler in 2010. Socket shield technique is a partial extraction technique. The tooth root is sectioned mesiodistally, the palatal segment extracted and the buccal retained in the form of a shield. Immediate implant placement protocol is conducted, preferably without any contact between the implant and the shield in the end. The explanation of this procedure is the preservation of the periodontal ligament, whose removal begins the process of bone resorption, while achieving a greater thickness of the buccal wall, thereby reducing the impact of its resorption extent on the outcome of therapy. The results of socket shield technique published so far are very promising, with particular emphasis on the aesthetic value of this technique. Conducted clinical studies have shown an almost 100% success rate, and histological studies have shown the formation of a new bone or cement between the shield and the implant. However, as it is a relatively new technique, present in the clinical practice for only about ten years, there are still not enough studies showing the long-term success rates of this technique.