Soft tissue grafting for the prevention and management of peri-implantitis
By Eduardo Montero, Ignacio Sanz‐Sánchez, Myroslav Solonko, Javier Sanz, Javier Calatrava, Mariano Sanz
Originally at onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Peri-implantitis is an increasing cause of implant failure; this review synthesizes soft-tissue grafting protocols that clinicians can apply to reduce pocket depths, stabilize bone, and prolong implant survival—directly affecting specialist and general-practice implant outcomes.
Key points
- Published in Periodontology 2000, EarlyView; systematic review of autologous and substitute grafts for peri-implant soft-tissue augmentation.
- Grafting techniques are linked to measurable reductions in probing depth and mucosal recession around implants.
- Clinical protocols emphasize timing: grafting at implant placement versus at disease detection alters success rates.
- Evidence grade supports integration into daily implant-maintenance workflows for periodontists, oral surgeons, and restorative dentists.
Who should care
Read the original on Periodontology 2000
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