Connective tissue graft to correct peri-implant soft tissue margin: A clinical report

This clinical report describes the use of a subepithelial connective tissue graft to recontour a soft tissue margin discrepancy for a single-implant crown in the anterior maxilla. This procedure demonstrates that the use of soft tissue grafts to correct an esthetic deficiency may be a feasible appro...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2004-02, Vol.91 (2), p.119-122
Main Authors: Shibli, Jamil Awad, d'Avila, Susana, Marcantonio, Elcio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Connective Tissue - transplantation
Crowns
Dental Abutments
Dental Implants, Single-Tooth
Dentistry
Esthetics, Dental
Feasibility Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gingiva - transplantation
Gingivoplasty - methods
Humans
Incisor
Maxilla - surgery
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Summary:This clinical report describes the use of a subepithelial connective tissue graft to recontour a soft tissue margin discrepancy for a single-implant crown in the anterior maxilla. This procedure demonstrates that the use of soft tissue grafts to correct an esthetic deficiency may be a feasible approach to establish new and stable peri-implant soft tissue contours. The patient presented was followed for 18 months.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.09.017