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  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery
  • Periodontology

Background:

  • Dental implants are common for tooth replacement.
  • Peri-implant soft tissue augmentation may improve aesthetics and increase keratinized tissue (KT).
  • This review focuses on soft tissue management around implant sites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on soft tissue management at dental implant sites.
  • To evaluate the significance of KT, surgical techniques for KT augmentation, and soft tissue stability.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of clinical studies identified through Medline and hand searches.
  • Included expert opinions, case reports, case series, and one systematic review.
  • Focused on KT significance, augmentation techniques, and soft tissue stability.

Main Results:

  • The width of KT did not influence dental implant survival rates.
  • No specific technique is currently recommended for preserving or augmenting KT.
  • Bone level, KT, and implant features are not proven predictors of future mucosal recession.

Conclusions:

  • Scientific evidence supporting soft tissue augmentation is largely lacking.
  • Soft tissue augmentation may be necessary in certain clinical scenarios.
  • Further research is needed to establish evidence-based guidelines.