Occurrence, associated factors and soft tissue reconstructive therapy for buccal soft tissue dehiscence at dental implants: Consensus report of group 3 of the DGI/SEPA/Osteology Workshop.
Adrian GuerreroLisa J A Heitz-MayfieldFlorian BeuerJuan Blanco-CarriónMario RoccuzzoVannesa Ruiz-MagazIgnacio Sanz-MartínMarkus SchleeHenning SchliephakeMaren SoetebeerSculean AntonIon ZabaleguiGiovanni ZucchelliBilal Al-NawasPublished in: Clinical oral implants research (2022)
Correct three-dimensional (3D) positioning of the implant is of utmost relevance to prevent the occurrence of BSTD. If present, BSTD may be covered by CAF +CTG, however the evidence comes from a low number of observational studies. Therefore, future research is needed for the development of further evidence-based clinical recommendations.