PubMed · 2011 · 88 citations · 90 references
DentistryImplant DentistryPeriodonticsAesthetic Restorative DentistryEsthetic ProsthodonticsImplant SurgeryAbutment DesignBiomaterials For Oral RegenerationImplant MaterialsImplant-supported EstheticsSoft Tissue ConsiderationsSoft Tissue ManagementBone-implant InterfaceBone-to-implant ContactImplant StabilityImplant-bone InteractionSoft Tissue BiomaterialsSoft Tissue Biotype ManagementSoft Tissue Thickness AssessmentSoft Tissue Thickness Augmentation
Implant dentistry has come a long way since 1981, with great improvements made to achieve primary implant stability and improve bone-to-implant contact. The focus has since shifted toward creating an esthetic restoration that is indistinguishable from natural teeth and is stable over time. This paper proposes a management triad that enhances soft tissue thickness around implant-supported restorations while discussing distinct differences between thin and thick tissue biotypes. In addition, the effect of tissue biotype on implant esthetics is highlighted.
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