SynthesisClinical oral investigations2017
Soft tissue augmentation around osseointegrated and uncovered dental implants: a systematic review.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Comparison of Envelope Coronally Advanced Flap and Modified Tunnel Technique in Soft Tissue Dehiscence Coverage Around Implants: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Volumetric and Clinical Evaluation of Peri-implant Soft Tissue Augmentation in Different Sites After Laser-aided Pouch Roll Technique: a Prospective Study
Who cites it
30 citing papers in PubMed, 93 citations in OpenAlex.
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- 3D-Analysis of Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Gain With Collagen Matrix and Connective Tissue Graft: A Randomized Control Trial.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2025Trial
- Evaluation of esthetic outcome of delayed implants with de-epithelialized free gingival graft in thin gingival phenotype with or without immediate temporization: a randomized clinical trial.International journal of implant dentistry · 2023Trial
- A Novel Dual Anchoring Technique for Keratinized Tissue Augmentation in Posterior Mandible: A Retrospective Case Series.International dental journal · 2026Article
- Randomized controlled trial of immediate alveolar ridge preservation for bone and soft tissue aesthetics after tooth extraction.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Two-Step Palatal Shield Technique Using Flowable Composite Resin for Donor-Site Protection Following De-Epithelialized Free Gingival Grafting: A Case Report Illustrating a Novel Technique.Case reports in dentistry · 2026Article
- Soft-Tissue Volume Augmentation at Dental Implant Placement Using Collagen-Based Matrix Characterized by Oriented Open Pore Structure: A Retrospective Study with a Median Follow-Up of 17 Months.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- A Combined Approach Using Strip Grafts and Xenogenic Dermal Matrix for Peri-Implant Keratinized Mucosa Augmentation in the Mandible: A Case Series.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Evaluation of keratinized tissue augmentation using amnion/chorion allograft vs. autogenous connective tissue in implant therapy: a retrospective study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Topographical and histological analysis of keratinized mucosal grafts removal techniques an ex-vivo study in porcine mandibles.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Clinical outcomes of free gingival graft vs. palatal pedicle graft in peri-implant soft tissue phenotype modification: A randomized controlled trial comparing patient reports.Journal of advanced periodontology & implant dentistry · 2024Article
- Technical Note on Simplified Free Gingival Graft Using Tack Fixation (sFGG).Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Vestibuloplasty and its impact on the long-term survival and success of dental implants in irradiated and non-irradiated patients after head and neck tumor therapy: a retrospective study.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Study on short-term clinical observation of the effect of apically repositioned flap combined with free gingival graft to widen keratinized tissue in implant area.African health sciences · 2023Article
- Soft tissue phenotype modification impacts on peri-implant stability: a comparative cohort study.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- The Structure and Function of Next-Generation Gingival Graft Substitutes-A Perspective on Multilayer Electrospun Constructs with Consideration of Vascularization.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- A retrospective comparison of 3 approaches of vestibuloplasty around mandibular molar implants: apically positioned flap versus free gingival graft versus modified periosteal fenestration.Journal of periodontal & implant science · 2021Article
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- Patient-reported outcome measures and clinical outcomes following peri-implant vestibuloplasty with a free gingival graft versus xenogeneic collagen matrix: a comparative prospective clinical study.International journal of implant dentistry · 2021Article
- Collagen Matrix vs. Autogenous Connective Tissue Graft for Soft Tissue Augmentation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Polymers · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim was to compile the current knowledge about the efficacy of different soft tissue correction methods around osseointegrated, already uncovered and/or loaded (OU/L) implants with insufficient soft tissue conditions. Procedures to increase peri-implant keratinized mucosa (KM) width and/or soft tissue volume were considered. MATERIALS AND
methodsScreening of two databases: MEDLINE (PubMed) and EMBASE (OVID), and manual search of articles were performed. Human studies reporting on soft tissue augmentation/correction methods around OU/L implants up to June 30, 2016, were considered. Quality assessment of selected full-text articles to weight risk of bias was performed using the Cochrane collaboration's tool.
resultsOverall, four randomized controlled trials (risk of bias = high/low) and five prospective studies (risk of bias = high) were included. Depending on the surgical techniques and graft materials, the enlargement of keratinized tissue (KT) ranged between 1.15 ± 0.81 and 2.57 ± 0.50 mm. The apically positioned partial thickness flap (APPTF), in combination with a free gingival graft (FGG), a subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG), or a xenogeneic graft material (XCM) were most effective. A coronally advanced flap (CAF) combined with SCTG in three, combined with allogenic graft materials (AMDA) in one, and a split thickness flap (STF) combined with SCTG in another study showed mean soft tissue recession coverage rates from 28 to 96.3 %. STF combined with XCM failed to improve peri-implant soft tissue coverage.
conclusionsThe three APPTF-techniques combined with FGG, SCTG, or XCM achieved comparable enlargements of peri-implant KT. Further, both STF and CAF, both in combination with SCTG, are equivalent regarding recession coverage rates. STF + XCM and CAF + AMDA did not reach significant coverage. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: In case of soft tissue deficiency around OU/L dental implants, the selection of both an appropriate surgical technique and a suitable soft tissue graft material is of utmost clinical relevance.
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