Dr. Algirdas Puišys

Initial Situation
A patient presented with a missing posterior tooth and a thin peri-implant soft tissue biotype, characterized by limited vertical mucosal thickness. Thin, soft tissue is associated with an increased risk of crestal bone loss and compromised long-term implant stability.

Treatment
A bone-level implant was placed, and simultaneous soft-tissue thickening was performed using the collagen matrix mucoderm® to enhance peri-implant mucosal volume. The matrix was positioned to increase tissue thickness and support stable soft-tissue healing around the implant.

Results
Healing resulted in increased peri-implant soft tissue thickness and a stable, healthy mucosal contour over a five-year follow-up period. The improved tissue volume contributed to favorable esthetic outcomes and long-term peri-implant stability.