I-shaped incisions for papilla reconstruction in second stage implant surgery.
10.5051/jpis.2010.40.3.139
- Author:
Eun Kwon LEE
1
;
Yeek HERR
;
Young Hyuk KWON
;
Seung Il SHIN
;
Dong Yeol LEE
;
Jong Hyuk CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontology, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. chungjh@khu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dental esthetics;
Dental implants;
Dental papilla
- MeSH:
Adult;
Dental Implants;
Dental Papilla;
Esthetics;
Esthetics, Dental;
Humans;
Sutures;
Tooth
- From:Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science
2010;40(3):139-143
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Pink gingival esthetic especially on the anterior teeth has been an important success criterion in implant-supported restoration. Inter-implant papillae are a critical factor for implant esthetics, and various techniques for inter-implant papilla reconstruction have been introduced. The aim of this study is to suggest and evaluate a surgical technique for reconstructing inter-implant papillae. METHODS: A 28-year-old man had an implant placed on the #13 and #14 area. Four months after implant placement, a second stage surgery was planned for inter-implant papilla reconstruction. At the time of the abutment connection, I-type incisions were performed on the #13i & #14i area followed by full-thickness flap elevation and connection of a healing abutment on underlying fixtures without suture. RESULTS: Two weeks after the second stage implant surgery, soft tissue augmentation between the two implants was achieved. CONCLUSIONS: I-shaped incisions for papilla reconstruction performed during the second stage implant surgery were useful for inter-implant papilla reconstruction and showed a good esthetic result.
