Missing Gum Tissue Doubles Risk of Implant Failure, Meta-Analysis Shows

A comprehensive review of dental implant studies reveals that patients lacking adequate gum tissue face significantly higher rates of peri-implantitis, a costly infection that destroys implants. For dental practices and implant manufacturers, the finding suggests screening patients before surgery could reduce expensive failures and improve long-term profitability.

Originaltitel: The lack of keratinized mucosa as a risk factor for peri-implantitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis