Surgical Management of Implant-Associated Gingival Fenestrations

J Mich Dent Assoc. 2016 Nov;98(11):40-4, 69.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Connective Tissue / transplantation
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / adverse effects
  • Dental Implants / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Gingiva / transplantation
  • Gingival Diseases / etiology*
  • Gingival Diseases / surgery*
  • Gingivoplasty / methods*
  • Humans
  • Surgical Flaps

Substances

  • Dental Implants