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ArticleClinical advances in periodontics2025

The distally anchored connective tissue graft platform for papilla enhancement: A case report.

Gonzalo Blasi, Lory Abrahamian, Alvaro Blasi

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Gonzalo BlasiDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.
Lory AbrahamianDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.
Alvaro BlasiDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.

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Abstract

backgroundAs the need for using dental implants to replace single missing teeth grows, so does the demand for greater esthetic results. However, achieving complete interproximal papillae fill in single-tooth implant restorations remains a challenge. The distally anchored connective tissue platform is a novel soft tissue augmentation technique that consists of harvesting an autogenous connective tissue graft from the palate, folding it, and positioning it at the level of the distal occlusal and buccal surfaces with the help of a distal sling suture to the adjacent distal tooth.

methodsThis case report describes how a maxillary central incisor with compromised hard and soft tissues were replaced using a comprehensive treatment plan.

resultsThe clinical outcomes showed stable mucosal margin levels and complete papillae fill. The patient expressed satisfaction with the achieved results.

conclusionsThe distally anchored connective tissue graft platform performed at the time of implant placement emerges as a viable and effective soft tissue augmentation technique that yields highly esthetic results. KEY POINTS: Why is this case new information? To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report in the literature using the distally anchored connective tissue platform. What are the keys to successful management of this case? Adequate diagnosis and decision-making, resulting in a treatment plan focused on reconstructing both soft and hard tissues in a single-tooth implant within the esthetic area, yield favorable clinical, radiological, and patient-reported outcomes. What are the primary limitations to success in this case? The primary limitation of this study is its reliance on a single case report.

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Connective TissueDental Implants, Single-ToothGingivaEsthetics, DentalHumansIncisorMaxillaautograftsbone regenerationgingival recessioninterdental papillasingle‐tooth dental implanttooth socket

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PMCPMC12266325

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