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This study evaluated the soft tissue stability around 10 single-tooth implants. All cases were treated following the same protocol, which included guided bone regeneration and connective tissue grafting. One year after prosthesis insertion the soft tissue shrinkage on the buccal side of the implant crown was 0.6 mm on average. The soft tissue volume in the papilla area increased on average by 0.375 mm, and none of the papillae lost volume. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a study on the role of attached gingiva in the health of peri-implant tissue in dogs. It examines the peri-implant health status of endosseous oral implants with and without bucchal attached gingiva in relation to plaque control and plant accumulation in the dogs. The impact of removing the keratinized gingiva through excision or replacement of the excised tissue with a free graft around implants with a reduced supporting apparatus is also evaluated. Several parameters were used, including plaque index, sulcus bleeding index and pocket probing depth.

The article describes the condition of art in suprastructure design using endosseous oral implants. It is noted that the procedures for implant-retained overdenture and bone-anchored fixed bridge are designed to have an optimal aesthetic result. Such procedures include treatment planning, surgical procedures, prosthodontic procedures and oral hygiene and recall. The fabricating possibilities for suprastructure are presented in normal patients and in a patient with less than adequate bone support. The technique presented here combines the knowledge of the reciprocal action between oral biology, dental technology and optimal esthetics.