Influence of width of keratinized tissue on the prevalence of peri-implant diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ausra Ramanauskaite Frank SchwarzRobert Sader

Published in: Clinical oral implants research (2022)

Reduced KT width is associated with an increased prevalence of peri-implantitis, plaque accumulation, soft-tissue inflammation, mucosal recession, marginal bone loss, and greater patient discomfort.

Keyphrases

bone loss
risk factors
soft tissue
oxidative stress
coronary artery disease
case report