Connective Tissue Grafting For Improved Implant Esthetics: Clinical Technique

The subepithelial connective tissue graft can be used to enhance the esthetic appearance and gingival contour of the peri-implant tissues. A technique is described and illustrated to create a soft-tissue root prominence and mask the grayish color that may be present as a result of a thin facial alveolar bony plate and/or thin labial attached gingival tissue over dental implants. (Implant Dent 1994;3:231–234)