Digital impression on transmucosal vertical neck® implants: evaluation of soft tissues stability
BACKGROUND: The literature indicates that 0.5 to 1.5
mm of gingival recession most often occurs within the first
months after implant placement or abutment connection. The
aim of this study is to test the validity of the new Biotype
implant design (Vertical Neck®) to evaluate the effect of a
concave transmucosal profile on the vertical stability of soft
tissues at the facial aspect of dental implants, taking advantage
of the benefits deriving from intraoral digital impression.
METHODS: The study was carried out at the Department of