Soft-tissue dehiscence coverage at peri-implant sites

Soft‐tissue dehiscence at the facial aspect of an osteointegrated implant is a common complication which impacts on the final esthetic result. The etiology and ways of diagnosing this condition are still controversial. Many factors seem to influence the position of the peri‐implant soft‐tissue margin, and some of these have been studied more carefully than others. Various surgical and combination surgical‐prosthetic approaches have been...