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Soft Tissue Augmentation Techniques in Implants Placed and Provisionalized Immediately: A Systematic Review.
Rosa Rojo1, Juan Carlos Prados-Frutos1, Ángel Manchón1
1Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC), Avenida Atenas s/n, 28922 Madrid, Spain.
Soft tissue augmentation techniques effectively support immediate implant placement, leading to favorable aesthetic, biological, and radiographic outcomes. This approach maintains high success rates and compensates for soft tissue volume loss.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontology
Background:
- Immediate implant placement is a common procedure in restorative dentistry.
- Soft tissue volume loss around implants can compromise aesthetic and long-term outcomes.
- Effective soft tissue augmentation techniques are crucial for predictable results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of soft tissue augmentation in immediate implant placement.
- To assess outcomes with and without provisionalization.
- To review the quality of existing literature on this topic.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of randomized clinical trials, prospective clinical trials, and case series.
- Literature search conducted in major databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, ISI Web) up to June 2016.
- Quality assessment using Dutch Cochrane Collaboration criteria.
Main Results:
- 14 relevant studies were identified.
- Implant survival rates ranged from 90% to 100%.
- All studies reported favorable aesthetic, biological, and radiographic outcomes with minimal complications.
Conclusions:
- Soft tissue augmentation is effective for immediate implant placement.
- The technique compensates for expected soft tissue volume loss.
- High success rates and good long-term aesthetic results are achievable.
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