Papilla-Crown Height Dimensions around Zirconium Dioxide Implants in the Esthetic Area: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study
Kniha K, Schlegel KA, Kniha H, Modabber A, Neukam FW, Kniha K (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 28
Pages Range: E694-E698
Journal Issue: 2
DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12766
Abstract
Purpose Soft tissue interactions with ceramic dental implants have previously been shown to have favorable esthetic outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the papilla-crown proportion around zirconia implants in a 3-year follow-up study and the correlation between the gingival biotype and changes in papillary height. Materials and Methods This was a prospective study of 39 patients with 40 single-gap implants (Straumann PURE Ceramic ZLA Implant). The papilla-crown proportion was assessed after 3 months, 1 year, and 3 years. In addition, correlations between the peri-implant biotypes and changes in papillary heights were evaluated. Results The papilla-crown proportion improved from 35.5% after 3 months to 41.7% after 3 years. The gingival biotype was correlated very weakly to papilla height alterations. Significant papillary fill was observed in the interdental space between 3 months and 3 years (p < 0.001). Conclusions An ideal papilla-crown proportion of 40% around single implants was observed after 3 years. A thin or thick gingival biotype showed a very weak correlation with soft tissue alterations.
Authors with CRIS profile
Kim Kniha
Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Friedrich Wilhelm Neukam
Medizinische Fakultät
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Kniha, K., Schlegel, K.A., Kniha, H., Modabber, A., Neukam, F.W., & Kniha, K. (2019). Papilla-Crown Height Dimensions around Zirconium Dioxide Implants in the Esthetic Area: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study. Journal of Prosthodontics, 28(2), E694-E698. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jopr.12766
MLA:
Kniha, Kim, et al. "Papilla-Crown Height Dimensions around Zirconium Dioxide Implants in the Esthetic Area: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study." Journal of Prosthodontics 28.2 (2019): E694-E698.
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