Choukroun’s technique, using horizontal apical mattress sutures, aims to improve keratinized tissue thickness around dental implants. This study examines its effectiveness in increasing gingival thickness and width.
A study of 14 patients undergoing mandibular dental implant surgery measured gingival width and thickness before, one month, and two months after surgery using Choukroun’s technique. Repeated measures ANOVA analyzed the results.
Patients (average age 54.86) showed no significant change in gingival width (5.78 mm initially, P=0.222) but a significant increase in thickness (2.82 mm initially, P<0.001), with notable improvements at one month (0.749 mm increase) and two months (0.636 mm increase) post-surgery.
Choukroun’s technique significantly increases keratinized tissue thickness but does not affect width, proving effective for enhancing gingival thickness after implant surgery.
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