Bridging the Gap: Soft Tissue Considerations in Dental Implants From Microscopic to Macroscopic Levels

Successful dental implant therapy not only relies on osseointegration but also on the health and stability of the surrounding soft tissues. Soft tissue concerns are critical to the long-term success of dental implants, influencing both function and appearance. This review looks at soft tissue integr...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 7; p. e64002
Main Authors Sharma, Madhurima, Bhatia, Taniya, Sharma, Rohit, Nandan, Rohit, Bagga, Arpita, Kapoor, Harshita
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 07.07.2024
Cureus
Subjects
Aesthetics
Angiogenesis
Biocompatibility
Blood vessels
Cell adhesion & migration
Collagen
Connective tissue
Cytokines
Dental implants
Dentistry
Extracellular matrix
Fibroblasts
Growth factors
Hydroxyapatite
Infections
Influence
Lasers
Lymphocytes
Neutrophils
Surgery
Sutures
Titanium
Topography
microscopic factors
soft tissue integration
biocompatibility
dental implants
gingival aesthetics
macroscopic factors
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Summary:Successful dental implant therapy not only relies on osseointegration but also on the health and stability of the surrounding soft tissues. Soft tissue concerns are critical to the long-term success of dental implants, influencing both function and appearance. This review looks at soft tissue integration with dental implants from both microscopic and macroscopic viewpoints. It investigates the biological mechanisms, therapeutic management, and factors that influence soft tissue health around implants. By exploring these issues, the review hopes to provide a full understanding of the importance of soft tissue considerations in dental implantology.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.64002