Soft tissue management during implant maintenance.

Abstract	Peri-implant soft tissue problems seen during the maintenance phase of implant therapy include an inadequate zone of keratinized tissue, mobility of grafted tissue, mucosal "pouching," gingival hyperplasia, gingival fistulas, and gingivitis. Techniques to alleviate or reduce these problems include free soft tissue autografts, apically positioned flaps, reduction of tissue thickness by a flap procedure or gingivectomy, and increased attention to the control of inflammation.
Authors	J W Rapley, M P Mills, J Wylam
Journal	The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry (Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent) Vol. 12 Issue 5 Pg. 373-81 ( 1992) ISSN: 0198-7569 [Print] United States
PMID	1343009 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)
Chemical References	Dental Implants
Topics	Adult Dental Implants (adverse effects) Female Gingiva (transplantation) Gingival Hyperplasia (etiology, surgery) Gingival Pocket (etiology, surgery) Gingivitis (etiology, surgery, therapy) Humans Male Middle Aged Prosthesis-Related Infections

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