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KMID : 0363020100400030139
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Journal of Korean Academy of Periodontology
2010 Volume.40 No. 3 p.139 ~ p.143
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I-shaped incisions for papilla reconstruction in second stage implant surgery
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Lee Eun-Kwon
Herr Yeek
Kwon Young-Hyuk
Shin Seung-Il
Lee Dong-Yeol
Chung Jong-Hyuk
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Dental esthetics, Dental implants, Dental papilla
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