IMPLANT PLASTIC SURGERY: A REVIEW AND RATIONALE

IMPLANT PLASTIC SURGERY: A REVIEW AND RATIONALE
October 2004
By Christopher E. Kazor, DDS, MS, PhD; Khalaf Al-Shammari, DDS, MS; David P. Sarment, DDS, MS; Carl E. Misch, DDS, MDS; Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD
Journal of Oral Implantology
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Abstract
Implant dentistry has been established as a predictable treatment modality with high clinical success rates. Esthetic considerations of implant restorations have been gaining increased interest over the years. The role of periodontal plastic surgical procedures in the creation and maintenance of peri-implant soft tissue heights to facilitate better esthetics has become more popular. The available plastic surgery procedures and their clinical applications are reviewed in this article. Emphasis is placed on factors to consider for proper case selection and ideal treatment planning.