Stomatology ›› 2026, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (8): 613-618.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2026.08.008

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Simultaneous hard and soft tissue augmentation for peri-implant soft tissue defects: A case report

CHEN Tinglan1, CAO Zepeng2, SUN Zhongyi3, NI Jing1()   

  1. 1 Department of Periodontology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology; Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology; Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200011, China
  • Received:2025-11-06 Online:2026-08-28 Published:2026-08-24

Abstract:

Due to the anatomical differences between peri-implant soft tissues and natural teeth, the treatment of peri-implant soft tissue defects is more challenging and less predictable than the management of gingival recession around natural teeth. This article presents a case report of bilateral peri-implant soft tissue defects in the maxillary anterior region and analyzes the factors influencing the treatment outcome. The patient, a female, presented with facial soft tissue recession around bilateral lateral incisor implants ten years after implantation, which compromised aesthetics. While preserving the original implant crowns, simultaneous hard and soft tissue augmentation was performed on the facial aspect of the implants. Postoperatively, near-complete coverage of the exposed abutments was achieved, along with an improved facial soft tissue contour and aesthetic outcome around the excessively facially positioned implants.

Key words: peri-implant soft tissue dehiscence/deficiency, peri-implant soft tissue surgery, hard and soft tissue augmentation

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