Soft-Tissue Augmentation Around Dental Implants by a New Laser-Aided Pouch Roll Technique: Volumetric and Clinical Evaluation After 1 Year.

The ultimate goal in implantology is to restore the whole tooth-gingival complex in a fashion that cannot be distinguished from the rest of the natural dentition. This study assesses the volumetric and clinical changes in vestibular gingival soft tissues, crucial for satisfactory engraftment and esthetic results, upon treatment with laser-aided pouch roll augmentation in second-stage surgery for dental implant uncovering. Twelve patients with mild ridge deficiencies in 16 edentulous sites, including distal elements, were enrolled and reevaluated for up to 1 year.