Plaque Induced Peri-implantitis in the Presence or Absence of Keratinized Mucosa

Dimensions of Peri‐Implant Mucosa: An Evaluation of Maxillary Anterior Single Implants in Humans

“…39,40 Likewise, the dimensions of peri-implant mucosa can also be influenced by the gingival thickness. 17,41,42 The greater peri-implant mucosa dimensions of the thick biotype observed at all sites in this study (Table 1 and Fig. 8) seem to substantiate this assumption.…”

Optical phenomenon of peri‐implant soft tissue. Part I. Spectrophotometric assessment of natural tooth gingiva and peri‐implant mucosa

“…Changes in the position of the soft tissue margin, especially at the facial aspect, can be detrimental from an esthetic perspective possibly leading to exposure of the titanium implant below the crown margin (Fürhauser et al 2005). The relationship between soft tissue thickness and changes in the level of the soft tissue margin in terms of recession has been investigated in previous research, and it was suggested that the thickness of the peri‐implant mucosa appears to be an important factor for the height of the soft tissue (Warrer et al 1995; Wennström 1996).…”

Clinical analysis of the soft tissue integration of non‐submerged (ITI) and submerged (3i) implants: a prospective‐controlled cohort study

“…As in this study, the peri‐mucosal status before the placement of the implant was not recorded, it is very difficult to explain whether the surgical placement of the implant led to the presence of the keratinized mucosa or whether it was pre‐existent. One fact that has been established is that the presence of a good thick keratinized peri‐mucosal soft tissue is beneficial in terms of resistance as a portal of entry to infection and trauma during the chewing process as well as during oral hygiene measures as the tissues are firmer, less friable and less mobile (Bauman et al 1992; Warrer et al 1995). On the contrary, it has also been shown that implants can remain in a state of very good health with the complete absence of keratinized mucosa.…”