title: Connective tissue grafting for improved implant esthetics: clinical technique.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry, Augusta 30912, USA.
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Silverstein
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kurtzman
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Garnick
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Trager
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Waters
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants