title: The role of keratinized tissue and attached gingiva in maintaining periodontal/peri-implant health.
abstract: Although the band of keratinized tissue and attached gingiva is determined genetically, it may be affected by the presence of plaque-associated inflammation or by the action of certain mechanical interventions. This article reviews variations in the width of keratinized tissue and attached gingiva and their clinical significance regarding periodontal/peri-implant health.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
authors.forename: Ignacio Christian
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Marquez
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D005881:Gingiva / Q000502:physiology*; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins; D010519:Periodontium / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D007633:Keratins