title: The use of the subepithelial connective tissue graft to enhance both the aesthetics and periodontal contours surrounding dental implants.
abstract: The subepithelial connective tissue graft is a gingival grafting plastic surgery procedure that can be used to enhance the aesthetic and gingival contour of the periodontium around dental implants. This technique is described and illustrated to create a soft-tissue root prominence and mask the grey color penetrating the thin labial attached gingival tissues over dental implants.
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Silverstein
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Lefkove
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D015921:Dental Implants; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants