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Biologic width around implants. An evidence-based review
Tomas Linkevicius1, Peteris Apse
1Implantology Center, Kalvariju str. 121-2, LT-08221, Vilnius, Lithuania. linktomo@gmail.com
Stomatologija
|May 22, 2008
Summary
Understanding biologic width is crucial for dental implant success. Current knowledge primarily relies on animal studies, highlighting a need for more human clinical research on peri-implant tissues.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Periodontology
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Biologic width is essential for successful soft tissue integration around titanium dental implants.
- Adequate biologic width ensures long-term implant stability and peri-implant health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate existing knowledge on biologic width around dental implants.
- To identify gaps in current research and propose future study directions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of studies published between 1980 and 2007.
- Inclusion of clinical, human histology, and animal studies.
- Exclusion of abstracts, book chapters, unpublished materials, in vitro studies, and literature reviews.
Main Results:
- Analysis of 54 selected articles, including 2 clinical, 8 human histology, and 44 animal studies.
- The majority of available data on biologic width originates from animal models.
- A significant lack of robust human clinical data was identified.
Conclusions:
- Current understanding of biologic width around implants is predominantly based on animal research.
- There is an insufficient number of controlled human clinical studies to fully elucidate biologic width parameters.
- Future research should prioritize well-designed human clinical trials to enhance evidence-based practice.
