%0 Journal Article
%T Evaluation of Peri-Implant Clinical and Radiographic Parameters in Relation to Keratinized Mucosa Width
%A Karthick Kamalakannan
%A Arvina Rajasekar
%J Annals of Dental Specialty
%@ 2347-2022
%D 2025
%V 13
%N 3
%R 10.51847/kJd4UlHxDj
%P 38-42
%X The long-term success of dental implants relies not only on osseointegration but also on the preservation of peri-implant soft and hard tissue health. Among several influencing factors, the width of keratinized mucosa (WKM) has garnered significant interest due to its potential role in maintaining peri-implant tissue stability. This study aimed to evaluate the association between the width of keratinized mucosa and peri-implant clinical and radiographic parameters in systemically healthy individuals. Between May and September 2024, a cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai. A total of 357 systemically healthy, non-smoking individuals aged 25–60 years with a single implant in function for at least 12 months were included. Clinical parameters including plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), peri-implant probing depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), mucosal recession (MR), and WKM were recorded. Crestal bone level (CBL) was assessed radiographically. Based on WKM, implants were categorized into adequate (≥2 mm) and inadequate (
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