Keratinized mucosa changes around one-stage implants: A prospective case series.

Background: The need of an adequate band of keratinized tissue (KT) to maintain periodontal health around teeth as well as around implants has been a debated topic over many years but still no conclusions have been drawn.

Objectives: This prospective case series evaluates the changes undergone by the keratinized mucosa (KM) and the soft tissue volume around non-submerged implants before the prosthetic rehabilitation.

Material And Methods: A total of 40 patients were included.