ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2026
Keratinized Mucosa Width and Peri-Implant Health: Clinical Associations to Inform Soft Tissue Evaluation.
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- Keratinized Mucosa Width and Peri-Implant Health: Clinical Associations to Inform Soft Tissue Evaluation.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objective: The clinical necessity of keratinized mucosa (KM) around dental implants remains debated. This study examines whether KM width influences peri-implant soft tissue health and informs decisions for soft tissue augmentation. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 56 adults with 101 dental implants in function for at least 12 months were examined. Implants were categorized by midfacial KM width as ≥2 mm ( Results: After accounting for patient-level clustering, implants with <2 mm KM demonstrated higher BOP (45.1% vs. 26.0%; OR = 0.39, 95% CI [0.18-0.88], Conclusion: A KM width of at least 2 mm is associated with reduced peri-implant inflammation and recession. These findings suggest that reduced KM width may be associated with adverse peri-implant parameters and could serve as a clinical consideration during assessment. Practical Implications: Adequate KM may reduce peri-implant inflammation and recession. Evaluating KM width during periodontal maintenance visits may help identify sites warranting further soft tissue evaluation by a periodontist.
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