Innovative Study Reveals Impact of Implant-Abutment Connection on Soft Tissue Changes

Posted: December 19, 2024
A 12-month randomized control trial compared soft tissue dimensional changes after dental implant placement with butt-joint vs. conical connection. The study found that conical connections resulted in more soft tissue gain and less recession than butt-joint connections over the follow-up period. This highlights the importance of implant-abutment connection type in influencing peri-implant soft tissue reactions.

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