[The clinical evaluation on aesthetic effectiveness of implant supported dentures in partially edentulous patients].
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to evaluate the aesthetic effectiveness of implant supported dentures in partially edentulous patients and the patients' satisfaction on aesthetic effectiveness.


METHODS
The aesthetic status of peri-implant gingival and the correlated soft tissue health of implant supported dentures were investigated. The questionnaire of the patients' satisfaction on aesthetic effectiveness had also been collected.


RESULTS
43 interdental papillae of 22 restorations were investigated, 53.4% of which were optimal. And the size of interdental papillae increased during the period of study, which had no relationship with plaque and gingival inflammation. The patients were satisfied with the esthetic effectiveness of implant supported dentures.


CONCLUSIONS
To some extent, the interdental papillae has regeneration ability, but there are no close relationship between regeneration and gingival inflammation. In order to acquire more aesthetic effectiveness, surgical and nonsurgical techniques should be used by clinicians.
Tang
Qian
Q
Oral Medical Center, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100041, China.
Liang
Xing
X
Huang
Lan
L
Zhang
Qing-hong
QH
D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005881:Gingiva / Q000254:growth & development*; D006801:Humans; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000628:therapy*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012038:Regeneration