Soft tissue augmentation treatments
Soft tissue regeneration around implants - the key to durability and aesthetics
The success of implant treatment does not depend solely on the implant and prosthetic restoration itself.
Equally important - and often underestimated - are the tissues of the The soft tissue surrounding the implant, i.e. the gingiva. At the clinic Unident Union® in Wroclaw has been performing treatments for years augmentation soft tissues, which not only help to enhance the aesthetics of the smile, but above all to protect the implants from losing their biological stability.
Why does the gum around the implant matter?
The natural tooth is surrounded by a fibrous ligamentous apparatus and attached gingiva, which protect it from mechanical factors and bacteria.
The implant - as an artificial component - does not have these natural ligaments.
Therefore, the gum around the implant must be:
- stable,
- thick,
- permanently attached to the bone substrate,
- free from tension of the mobile mucosa.
If there is a movable mucous membrane around the implant, a so-called 'tissue pulling' effect can occur, which in the long term leads to:
- gingival recession,
- exposure of the implant surface,
- adjacent bone atrophy,
- tissue inflammations perinatal (periimplantitis),
- aesthetic deterioration - particularly in the anterior segment.
Where are soft tissue procedures most commonly performed?
1. Aesthetic zone (anterior teeth)
- Here, every millimetre of gum has visual significance,
- There needs to be adequate gingival thickness, symmetry and full coverage of the titanium or zirconia structure,
- Often grafts are performed to thicken the biotype and achieve a natural gingival line.
2. lateral zones (molars)
- They require functional stabilisation of the gingiva,
- The idea is to keep the implant shielded and insensitive to the micromovements and chewing power,
- Treatments in this area are of biological and protective importance, even if aesthetics are not key.
What treatments are performed at Unident Union®?
1. Connective tissue graft from the palate
- A thin section of connective tissue is taken from the palate,
- Implanted in the vicinity of the implant to thicken the gingiva,
- Increases tissue volume, improves aesthetics and tightness,
- Used mainly in the aesthetic zone, but also in lateral segments where the thickness of the gingiva is too small.
2. Adherent gingival graft (free gingival graft)
- The aim is to replenish the attached gingiva,
- It stabilises the tissues around the implant and protects against bacterial penetration and inflammation,
- The graft usually comes from the palatal area,
- Particularly important in areas where there is no natural attached gingiva and only mobile mucosa is present.
3. procedures to thicken the gingival biotype
- A thin biotype (clear, delicate gums) increases the risk of recession,
- The treatment consists of adding a layer of tissue submucosally, no notches,
- The result: more solid, resistant gums.
4 Tunneling techniques, envelope and collagen matrices
- Performed in situations where a palatal graft cannot or will not be taken,
- Alternatively, biomaterials can achieve a similar volumetric effect,
- Modern and comfortable methods, used in selected cases.
Why are soft tissue treatments so important?
- They protect the implant from micromotions mucous membranes,
- They protect against infection,
- Improve long-term biological stability,
- They enhance the aesthetics of the smile - especially when zirconia implants are used and natural coverage is needed,
- Facilitate hygiene and self-cleaning of the area cervical,
- Minimise the risk of inflammation of the tissues around the implant (periimplantitis).
When do we perform soft tissue augmentation?
- Prior to implant placement - if gingival conditions are unfavourable,
- During implantation - we often combine procedures in one visit,
- After implant integration - when there are signs of recession, asymmetry or tissue deficiency.
W Unident Union® soft tissue augmentation decisions are made on the basis of detailed diagnostics and digital smile aesthetic planning.
Summary
Soft tissue augmentation procedures around implants are an integral part of modern implantology - especially in the aesthetic area, but also in the lateral sections of the dental arch.
It is the properly designed, thick, stable gingiva that provides the implant:
- Protection,
- aesthetics,
- longevity.
At the clinic Unident Union® in Wrocław all procedures are planned with attention to the smallest details - so that the implant will serve the patient for decades and the smile will look natural in any light and from any angle.
