Soft tissue fenestrations are extremely rare in the natural dentition and have only recently been reported on dental implants. Although the pathogenesis of their formation is not completely understood, several predisposing risk factors have been identified, some of which may affect dental implants as well. This article presents a thorough review of the literature pertaining to gingival fenestration. It also describes the surgical management of lesions developed approximately six years following osseointegration of two dental implants.