Evaluation Of Keratinized Tissue At Peri-Implant Mucosa And Free Gingival Graft Application: Case Series

Abstract

In recent years, for the restoration of lost teeth, dental implants have been used instead of fixed or removable prosthesis that are supported by neighboring teeth. Some experimental and clinical studies have shown that the absence of the keratinized tissue on peri-implant area, that effects the preservation of periodontal health. Lack of the peri-implant keratinized tissue plays a critical role in the accumulation of bacterial plaque around the dental implants, risen risk of peri-implant inflammation and contributes to implant failure. In this case series, it is aimed to find ideal prosthesis soft tissue compliance by applying free gingival graft that is procedure of peri-implant plastic surgery at dental implants surround placed in the mandibula anterior region where there isn’t sufficient keratinized tissue