title: Influence of tissue biotype on implant esthetics.
abstract: Implant dentistry has come a long way since 1981, with great improvements made to achieve primary implant stability and improve bone-to-implant contact. The focus has since shifted toward creating an esthetic restoration that is indistinguishable from natural teeth and is stable over time. This paper proposes a management triad that enhances soft tissue thickness around implant-supported restorations while discussing distinct differences between thin and thick tissue biotypes. In addition, the effect of tissue biotype on implant esthetics is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: Jai-Hui
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Fu
authors.forename: Angie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Hom-Lay
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010519:Periodontium / Q000033:anatomy & histology*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants