Management of Soft Tissue Defects Around Single Implants: A Systematic Review of the Literature

ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of the available techniques for the management of peri‐implant soft tissue defects around single implants in the anterior region. Material and Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed (MEDLINE), Web o...

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Main Authors: Haithem Moussa, Wafa Nasri, Rania Gargouri, Afif Bouslema
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Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70003
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description ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of the available techniques for the management of peri‐implant soft tissue defects around single implants in the anterior region. Material and Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science (all databases), and Cochrane, using keywords and MeSH terms related to the topic. This systematic review included prospective interventional studies with a minimum of 10 patients and at least 6 months of follow‐up. Results A total of 13 articles were included, with eight focusing on outcomes related to buccal soft tissue dehiscence coverage procedures and the remaining five investigating interventions aimed at augmenting soft tissue thickness. Coronally advanced flap in combination with connective tissue graft was the most effective technique for buccal soft tissue dehiscence coverage in the medium and long term. In terms of increasing soft tissue thickness, both connective tissue graft and acellular dermal matrix demonstrated satisfactory short‐term outcomes; however, their long‐term efficacy remains unclear. Conclusions Soft tissue augmentation procedures resulted in satisfactory outcomes, in terms of buccal soft tissue dehiscence coverage and soft tissue thickness increase, around single implants in the esthetic area. Peri‐implant plastic surgery has improved both the esthetic appearance and quality of life of patients. PROSPERO Registration Code CRD42023398424
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spelling doaj-art-380567b9bd5142fd92c7111afbc3769c2024-12-19T17:12:58ZengWileyClinical and Experimental Dental Research2057-43472024-12-01106n/an/a10.1002/cre2.70003Management of Soft Tissue Defects Around Single Implants: A Systematic Review of the LiteratureHaithem Moussa0Wafa Nasri1Rania Gargouri2Afif Bouslema3Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine of Monastir University of Monastir Monastir TunisiaDepartment of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine of Monastir University of Monastir Monastir TunisiaDepartment of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine of Monastir University of Monastir Monastir TunisiaOral Health and Oro‐Facial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research LR12ES11 Monastir TunisiaABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of the available techniques for the management of peri‐implant soft tissue defects around single implants in the anterior region. Material and Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science (all databases), and Cochrane, using keywords and MeSH terms related to the topic. This systematic review included prospective interventional studies with a minimum of 10 patients and at least 6 months of follow‐up. Results A total of 13 articles were included, with eight focusing on outcomes related to buccal soft tissue dehiscence coverage procedures and the remaining five investigating interventions aimed at augmenting soft tissue thickness. Coronally advanced flap in combination with connective tissue graft was the most effective technique for buccal soft tissue dehiscence coverage in the medium and long term. In terms of increasing soft tissue thickness, both connective tissue graft and acellular dermal matrix demonstrated satisfactory short‐term outcomes; however, their long‐term efficacy remains unclear. Conclusions Soft tissue augmentation procedures resulted in satisfactory outcomes, in terms of buccal soft tissue dehiscence coverage and soft tissue thickness increase, around single implants in the esthetic area. Peri‐implant plastic surgery has improved both the esthetic appearance and quality of life of patients. PROSPERO Registration Code CRD42023398424https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70003connective tissuedental estheticspatient‐reported outcome measuressingle‐tooth dental implantstissue transplantation
spellingShingle Haithem Moussa
Wafa Nasri
Rania Gargouri
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Management of Soft Tissue Defects Around Single Implants: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
connective tissue
dental esthetics
patient‐reported outcome measures
single‐tooth dental implants
tissue transplantation
title Management of Soft Tissue Defects Around Single Implants: A Systematic Review of the Literature
title_full Management of Soft Tissue Defects Around Single Implants: A Systematic Review of the Literature
title_fullStr Management of Soft Tissue Defects Around Single Implants: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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title_short Management of Soft Tissue Defects Around Single Implants: A Systematic Review of the Literature
title_sort management of soft tissue defects around single implants a systematic review of the literature
topic connective tissue
dental esthetics
patient‐reported outcome measures
single‐tooth dental implants
tissue transplantation
url https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70003
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