Background Mucogingival deformities, and gingival recession in particular, are a group of
conditions that affect a large number of patients. Since life expectancy is rising and people …

The key to achieving pleasing esthetics in implant dentistry is a thorough understanding of
the biological processes driving dimensional bone and soft tissue alterations post …

Alveolar ridge preservation is routinely indicated in clinical practice with the purpose of
attenuating postextraction ridge atrophy. Over the past two decades numerous clinical …

The morphology and dimensions of the postextraction alveolar ridge are important for the
surgical and restorative phases of implant treatment. Adequate new bone formation and …

Aim The objectives of this review were as follows: What are characteristics used to define
various forms of periodontal biotypes? What are their anatomic dimensions in relation to the …

Background: Gingival augmentation procedures around natural teeth and dental implants
are performed to facilitate plaque control, to improve patient comfort, to prevent future …

Chronic stress is a relevant disease to periodontal practice, encompassing 25%‐28% of the
US population (American Psychological Association 2015). While it is well established that …

Dimensional alterations of the facial soft and bone tissues following tooth extraction in the
esthetic zone play an essential role to achieve successful outcomes in implant therapy. This …

Background Gingival thickness, keratinized tissue width, and bone morphotype are three
important parameters used to categorize periodontal phenotypes. These elements all play …

An inevitable loss of soft and hard tissue after tooth extraction often results in a compromised
site for anterior implant esthetics in both vertical and horizontal dimensions. Immediate …