Influence of soft tissue thickness on marginal bone level around dental implants: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial-sequential analysis.
Eriberto BressanRiccardo GuazzoCristiano TomasiTeresa Gutiérrez PeñaPablo Galindo MorenoVito Carlo Alberto CaponioLuca SbricoliLuigi CanulloPublished in: Clinical oral implants research (2023)
Based on the available RCTS and CCTs, initial soft tissue thickness seems to influence marginal bone loss after a short follow-up period. Based on TSA analysis, further studies are needed to assess the influence of the soft tissue thickness on marginal bone loss.