Management of Soft Tissue Defects Around Single Implants: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of the available techniques for the management of peri-implant soft tissue defects around single implants in the anterior region.

Material and methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science (all databases), and Cochrane, using keywords and MeSH terms related to the topic. This systematic review included prospective interventional studies with a minimum of 10 patients and at least 6 months of follow-up.

Results

A total of 13 articles were included, with eight focusing on outcomes related to buccal soft tissue dehiscence coverage procedures and the remaining five investigating interventions aimed at augmenting soft tissue thickness. Coronally advanced flap in c

SUBMITTER: Moussa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11534634 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature