Abstract
Peri-implant soft tissues play a role of paramount importance, not only on the esthetic appearance, but also on the maintenance and long-term stability of implants. The present report presents the conclusions from the Consensus Conference of the South European North African Middle Eastern Implantology & Modern Dentistry Association (SENAME) (4–6 November 2016, Cairo, Egypt). The conference focused on the topic of the soft tissue around dental implants, and in particular, on the influence of implant configurations on the marginal soft tissues, soft tissue alterations after immediate, early or delayed implant placement and immediate loading, the long-term outcomes of soft tissue stability around dental implants, and soft tissue augmentation around dental implants. Thirty world experts in this field were invited to take part in this two-day event; however, only 29 experts were in the final consensus voting process.
Highlights
The present report presents the conclusions from the Consensus Conference of the South Europe, North Africa, Middle East Implantology & Modern Dentistry Association (SENAME)
Dental implant treatment is currently one of the most common therapies performed in dentistry to restore edentulous ridges
The success of a dental implant treatments relies on solid osseointegration between the implant and alveolar bone, and on soft tissue conditions around the implants, especially when it comes to anterior regions with higher esthetic demands
Summary
The present report presents the conclusions from the Consensus Conference of the South Europe, North Africa, Middle East Implantology & Modern Dentistry Association (SENAME) There is no consensus today in terms of how the timing of implant placement could influence soft tissue behavior. This consensus polled the opinions from world experts concerning their experience in this important topic. For implants placed at maxillary anterior regions with higher esthetic demands, peri-implant soft tissue stability is a critical component for the implant long-term success, as well as patient-reported treatment outcome. This conference publicized experts’ opinions about this important topic. Each of the categories was subdivided into different questions responded to by the panel of 29 experts in the field of implant dentistry at the Consensus Conference
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