Connective tissue grafting for improved implant esthetics: clinical technique.
The subepithelial connective tissue graft can be used to enhance the esthetic appearance and gingival contour of the peri-implant tissues. A technique is described and illustrated to create a soft-tissue root prominence and mask the grayish color that may be present as a result of a thin facial alveolar bony plate and/or thin labial attached gingival tissue over dental implants.
Silverstein
L H
LH
Department of Periodontics, Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry, Augusta 30912, USA.
Kurtzman
D
D
Garnick
J J
JJ
Trager
P S
PS
Waters
P K
PK
D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D015921:Dental Implants; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*
D015921:Dental Implants