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Improving Peri-implant Soft Tissue Using a Modified Rolled Connective Tissue Technique: Case Series

Improving Peri-implant Soft Tissue Using a Modified Rolled Connective Tissue Technique: Case Series Case REPORT Improving Peri-implant Soft Tissue Using a Modified Rolled Connective Tissue Technique: Case Series 1,2 1 3 Bassam M. Kinaia , Deena Zimmerman , Mohammad Koutrach Department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI, USA, 2 3 Private Practice, Sterling Heights, MI, USA, Private Practice, Houston, TX, USA ABSTRA CT Achieving natural esthetics around implants in the maxilla is generally a challenge for clinicians. This is primarily due to soft and hard tissues loss that occurs post tooth extraction. In an attempt to compensate for this loss, ridge augmentation is often required before or at the time of the implant placement. In the current paper, a modification of the roll technique is described to correct soft tissue defects around implants to improve esthetics. The main modifications involve the use of a papilla preservation technique and avoidance of using sutures for the pedicle part of the connective tissue graft (CTG). The results of these clinical cases were objectively evaluated using the white esthetic score (WES) and pink esthetic score (PES). The combined score for PES and WES ranged from 16 to 20 at final follow-up (24 months) compared to 14-18 at the http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Advanced Oral Research SAGE

Improving Peri-implant Soft Tissue Using a Modified Rolled Connective Tissue Technique: Case Series

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© 2016 Academy of Advanced Dental Research
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2320-2068
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Case REPORT Improving Peri-implant Soft Tissue Using a Modified Rolled Connective Tissue Technique: Case Series 1,2 1 3 Bassam M. Kinaia , Deena Zimmerman , Mohammad Koutrach Department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, MI, USA, 2 3 Private Practice, Sterling Heights, MI, USA, Private Practice, Houston, TX, USA ABSTRA CT Achieving natural esthetics around implants in the maxilla is generally a challenge for clinicians. This is primarily due to soft and hard tissues loss that occurs post tooth extraction. In an attempt to compensate for this loss, ridge augmentation is often required before or at the time of the implant placement. In the current paper, a modification of the roll technique is described to correct soft tissue defects around implants to improve esthetics. The main modifications involve the use of a papilla preservation technique and avoidance of using sutures for the pedicle part of the connective tissue graft (CTG). The results of these clinical cases were objectively evaluated using the white esthetic score (WES) and pink esthetic score (PES). The combined score for PES and WES ranged from 16 to 20 at final follow-up (24 months) compared to 14-18 at the

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Journal of Advanced Oral Research – SAGE

Published: May 1, 2016

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