title: Management of the peri-implant soft tissues.
abstract: To provide a patient with an implant supported restoration that is functional and aesthetic requires effective diagnosis. Deficiencies in the bone and soft tissue can be dealt with in planning, and decisions can be made regarding what surgical corrections are indicated, and when these will be most effectively performed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, PO Box 647, Dunedin.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Boyens
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans