Peri-implant soft tissue au gmentation with connective tissue graft using „Two stage“ technique

Abstract

Soft tissue augmentation using autogenous gingival grafts is a procedure often used in implantology and periodontal surgery. The technique of connective tissue grafting refers to the placement of connective tissue under a flap of partial thickness, which aims to induce the formation of keratinized tissue. It is indicated for partially or totally edentulous patients to increase the areas with the absence or reduction of the height of the keratinized tissue, as well as to increase the volume of soft tissue. The structural differences between the implant / bone tissue interface and the natural tooth / bone tissue make dental implants more susceptible to the development of inflammatory processes and bone loss. For these reasons, the intangibility of the seal around the implants is one of the primary objectives in its success over a long period of time. The function of the peri–implant seal is to “maintain internal homeostasis in response to external environmental challenges.”