The impact of abutment- or implant-level fixed partial dentures on marginal bone level around implants in vertically thickened soft tissues: a 1-year follow-up randomized clinical trial

Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Imantas Vatėnas, Ki‐Tae Koo, Jungwon Lee, Rimgaile Rinkeviciute, Jonas Alkimavičius, Laura Linkevičienė, Tomas Linkevičius
DOI: 10.5051/jpis.2504740237
Cited by: 1
References: 25

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study evaluated phase-specific peri-implant marginal bone level (MBL) changes associated with abutment disconnection and reconnection during prosthetic procedures by comparing implant-level (IL) and abutment-level (AL) restorative protocols over a 1-year period. METHODS:

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes Dental materials and restorations Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science
Publisher
XMLink
Volume
56
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN