# Enhancing keratinized mucosa around dental implant: Effective techniques and strategies - A review **Authors:** Pavithra Gopalakrishnan, Anitha Logaranjani, Jaideep Mahendra, Pragya G., Aarudra Devi PMC · DOI: 10.6026/9732063002001869 · Bioinformation · 2024-12-31 ## TL;DR This review discusses techniques to improve the keratinized tissue around dental implants to enhance aesthetics and prevent complications. ## Contribution The paper provides a comprehensive overview of effective strategies for enhancing keratinized mucosa around dental implants. ## Key findings - A minimum 2mm thickness of keratinized mucosa is recommended for successful implant outcomes. - Soft tissue deficiencies can jeopardize the success of dental implants if not properly addressed. - Periodontal plastic surgery plays a key role in managing implant-related soft tissue issues. ## Abstract Periodontal plastic surgery has been developed around dental implants as implantology has expanded and esthetic demand for replacements has grown. Keratinized mucosa thickness of at least 2mm is recommended to achieve the esthetic appearance and prevent recessions around implant prosthetic rehabilitation. Failure to recognize existing or to anticipate future soft tissue deficiencies may risk the success of dental implants. ## Full-text entities - **Genes:** FGG (fibrinogen gamma chain) [NCBI Gene 2266] - **Diseases:** bleeding (MESH:D006470), periodontitis (MESH:D010518), KM (MESH:C565584), necrotized (MESH:D009336), facial recession (MESH:D005153), mucosal recession (MESH:D052016), Soft (MESH:C562950), bone loss (MESH:D001847) - **Chemicals:** cyanoacrylate (MESH:D003487), CTG (-) - **Species:** Canis lupus familiaris (dog, subspecies) [taxon 9615], Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606] ## Full text _Full body text omitted from this summary view._ Fetch the complete paper as Markdown: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11993380/full.md ## References 19 references — full list in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11993380/full.md --- Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11993380