The Role of the Keratinized Mucosa in Peri‐Implant Diseases Onset and Brushing Discomfort: A 10‐Year Follow‐Up

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the relationship between keratinized mucosa width and the onset of peri-implant diseases, as well as brushing discomfort.
• 10-year follow-up study on patients with dental implants
• Assessment of keratinized mucosa width
• Evaluation of plaque accumulation and mucosal health over time
• Narrow keratinized mucosa increases the risk of peri-implant disease and inflammation.
• Wider keratinized mucosa (≥ 2 mm) is protective against disease onset.
• Brushing discomfort decreased over time regardless of keratinized mucosa width.