牙科病理学与医学杂志

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The Role of Dental Cements in Peri-implant Soft Tissue Health

Roya Hazara

Dental implants have revolutionized modern dentistry, offering a reliable and aesthetic solution for tooth replacement. While the focus often revolves around implant materials and surgical techniques, dental cements quietly play a crucial role in ensuring the long-term success of implant procedures. This abstract explores the significant yet often underestimated impact of dental cements on peri-implant soft tissue health.

Dental cements, as the binding agents between implant abutments and prosthetic components, serve a dual purpose: mechanical stability and soft tissue preservation. Microleakage prevention, precise tissue adaptation, biocompatibility, and the maintenance of implant stability and retention all contribute to the vital role that dental cements play in supporting healthy peri-implant soft tissues.

Choosing the right cement, considering factors such as implant type, biocompatibility, setting time, and bond strength, is a crucial decision for clinicians. When selected and applied thoughtfully, dental cements emerge as silent heroes, ensuring a harmonious blend of functionality, aesthetics, and soft tissue well-being in the realm of implant dentistry. Understanding their crucial role is fundamental to achieving optimal implant outcomes and patient satisfaction.