The lack of keratinized mucosa is associated with poor peri-implant tissue health: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this cross-sectional study is to determine the association between the absence of keratinized mucosa and peri-implant tissue health.

Methods and materials

This cross-sectional study comprised 412 implants from 200 patients from faculty-based clinics. Demographic, medical, and clinical information were collected. The modified sulcus bleeding index, modified plaque index, mucosal recession, probing depth, bone level, the width of keratinized mucosa, and implant status were evaluated by three calibrated examiners. Each implant was categorized into either of two peri-implant mucosa groups: keratinized mucosa (KM) or non-keratinized mucosa (NKM). The chi-square test was performed to the association between the keratinized mucosa groups and peri-implant clini

SUBMITTER: Kungsadalpipob K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7363759 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature