The Role of Attached Gingiva in Implant Therapy

By Rania Livada, DDS, MS, Amjad M. Nazzal, DDS, MS and Jacob Shiloah, DMD

Historically, a wide zone of attached gingiva has been considered beneficial, as the gingiva plays an important role in maintaining the health of the periodontium. It provides a physical barrier to oral biofilm, dissipates masticatory forces, and protects the periodontium from injury.¹ It also mitigates forces from frena pull,² deepens the vestibule, and provides an environment conducive to successful self-care and biofilm control.³ Additionally, a wide zone of attached gingiva helps prevent gingival recession, root exposure, and root caries.⁴

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