Aim:
To provide a comparative assessment of the clinical and radiographic effect of porcine collagen matrix when placed buccally at the time of single implant placement in the aesthetic zone vs autogenous connective tissue graft in terms of buccal bone resorption and soft tissue augmentation 6 months post operative. Histological assessment and patient reported outcomes were reported
Generally healthy adult patients.
18 years or older.
Need for replacement of single implant in the upper aesthetic zone (second premolar to second premolar)
Ridge width (bucco-lingual) no greater than 6 mm at its narrowest point.
Poor oral hygiene (FMPS < 20%, FMBS < 15%) and poor motivation
Heavy smokers (>10 cigarettes per day)
Need for bone augmentation
Untreated periodontitis