Salvaging the Impaired Soft Tissue-A Case Series Mahantesha S.1,*, Shetty Vibha2, Ashwini S.3, Johnson Sophia4 1Reader, Department of Periodontics, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore-560054 2Professor, Department of Implantology, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore-560054 3Professor and Head, Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore-560054 4Post Graduate Student, Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore-560054 *Corresponding Author E-mail: mahanperio@gmail.com
Online published on 24 January, 2020. Abstract Background: A sufficient amount of keratinized tissue around the implants is an essential factor in maintaining functional stability. The keratinized gingiva is important to protect the connection between the implant and the abutment. Another important function of the keratinized tissue is aesthetics. For successful outcome of implantation and subsequent implant prosthesis, and for long-term stable results, it is necessary to recreate the attached keratinized gingiva. Aim: To evaluate the clinical effect of free gingival graft, Connective tissue graft and Platelet Rich Fibrin for peri-implant soft tissue augmentation. Methods: Three cases are presented in which soft tissue augmentation of the implant using free gingival graft, Connective tissue graft and Platelet Rich fibrin was done. Results: Clinically, soft tissue healing was uneventful without any postoperative complications and keratinised tissue around the implant collar was well established. Conclusion: To prepare ideal conditions for prosthetics and for the long-term success of implants it is necessary to create sufficient amount of keratinized tissue around the implants Top Keywords Implant, Aesthetics, Soft Tissue Augmentation, Connective Tissue Graft, Gingival Graft. Top |