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Sarita Joshi Narayan1, Pranav Kumar Singh1, Shammas Mohammed2
1Department of Periodontics, Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
|March 2, 2016
Summary
A thick zone of keratinized tissue around dental implants offers prosthetic and esthetic benefits. Three surgical techniques successfully increased this tissue, remaining stable for six months.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Dental Implantology
- Soft Tissue Grafting
Background:
- The necessity of a keratinized tissue zone around dental implants is debated.
- A substantial band of keratinized tissue offers prosthetic advantages, aids oral hygiene, and improves esthetics.
Observation:
- This case series aimed to augment keratinized soft tissue around implants supporting overdentures.
- Three surgical methods were employed: modified palatal roll with and without apical positioning, and connective tissue graft (CTG).
Findings:
- All three techniques resulted in a significant increase in keratinized soft tissue.
- The gains in keratinized tissue were stable over a six-month follow-up period.
Implications:
- Modified palatal roll and CTG techniques are effective and predictable for increasing keratinized tissue around implants.
- These simpler surgical approaches can enhance the prosthetic and esthetic outcomes of dental implant restorations.
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