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The width of keratinized mucosa around dental implants and its influencing factors.

Qi WangZhihui TangJie HanHuanxin Meng
Published in: Clinical implant dentistry and related research (2020)
The KMW at the buccal aspect of implants is related to the position of implants. Tooth loss due to periodontitis, the bone augmentation procedures, and the process of functional period would increase the risk of implants presenting an inadequate amount of keratinized mucosa.
Keyphrases
  • soft tissue
  • bone mineral density
  • case report
  • postmenopausal women
  • body composition