Significance of keratinized mucosa around dental implants: a prospective comparative study

2012150 citationsJournal Article

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The results of this study showed that an adequate band of keratinized mucosa was related with less plaque accumulation and mucosal inflammation as well as pro-inflammatuar mediators, suggesting that it may be critical especially for plaque control and plaque associated mucosal lesions around dental implants.

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Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments

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Published in: Clinical Oral Implants Research

Volume 24, Issue 8, pp. 928-933

DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2012.02475.x

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Significance of keratinized mucosa around dental implants: a prospective comparative study

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