No Attached Gingiva on the Lingual Side of Implants?
Last Updated: Apr 22, 2008
Dr. YS asks:
I placed 2 two-stage dental implants in a lower molar position. After 2 months both of them are fully integrated but the cover screws became exposed. It appears as though gingival has receded around them. The problem I have is that there is almost no attached gingiva on the lingual side of the implants. What is the probable cause of this problem? What is the best way for correcting this problem? Should I use a soft tissue graft to augment the attached gingival? Or should I do nothing and just let the implants and tissue continue to heal?
15 Comments on No Attached Gingiva on the Lingual Side of Implants?
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04/22/2008
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