Should the exit of the artificial abutment tooth be positioned in the region of the attached gingiva?
The necessity of an area of attached gingiva around penetrating implants was examined in 26 patients. It was demonstrated that plaque corneal in the major factor in avoiding inflammatory reactions.
D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000473:pathology; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage / Q000473:pathology; D005888:Gingival Pocket / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged