Techniques for soft tissue management around the implants: a review

Dental implants, as a result of their excellent success rates and advantages over fixed or removable methods, have become the optimal treatment for replacing missing teeth. Surgical and restorative techniques that can reduce the loss of hard and soft tissues that often accompany implant placement are desirable. Achieving an esthetic outcome in tooth replacement and implant treatment requires a proper tooth shape and stable surrounding soft tissue profiles. This article introduces the several techniques of manipulating the soft tissue contours management so that optimal emergence profiles and increased restorative flexibility can be achieved in the treatment of patients and discusses the importance of soft tissue’s condition surrounding the implant site.