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Risk Factors of Kaddas et al for Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Dehiscence (PSTD)

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Kaddas et al reported risk factors for soft tissue dehiscence around a dental implant. These can help to identify a patient who may require more aggressive management. The authors are from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.


Patient selection: dental implant

 

Risk factors for peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence (PSTD):

(1) implant malposition (buccolingual malposition)

(2) thin peri-implant biotype

 

Other factors:

(1) an inadequate band of keratinized mucosa around the implant

(2) smoking

(3) peri-implant bone crest height and thickness

(4) implant design

(5) immediate implant placement protocol

 

PSTD affects:

(1) aesthetics

(2) long-term survival of the implant


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