Soft tissue healing around scan bodies with composite application: A comparative case series following implant placement in healed vs fresh extraction sites
32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of European Assosication for Osseointegration, Monaco-Ville, Monaco, 18 - 20 September 2025, no.899, pp.175-176, (Summary Text)
- Publication Type: Conference Paper / Summary Text
- Doi Number: 10.1111/clr.70007
- City: Monaco-Ville
- Country: Monaco
- Page Numbers: pp.175-176
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: Soft tissue healing around dental implants plays a crucial role in long-term success. Stabilizing scan bodies with a composite material may influence early soft tissue contour and healing. This case series compares peri-implant soft tissue response, measured by probing pocket depth (PPD), when composite was used around scan bodies after implant placement in healed ridges versus fresh extraction sockets.
Materials & Methods: Ten patients were included: five received implants in healed ridges (Group A), and five in fresh extraction sites (Group B). In all cases, composite resin was used to stabilize scan bodies immediately post-implantation. Clinical evaluations were performed at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months post-operatively. Primary outcomes included peri-implant probing depth and soft tissue stability. Secondary observations included signs of inflammation, tissue recession, and patient-reported discomfort.
Results: At 1 week, Group B (extraction sites) exhibited slightly deeper probing depths (mean 3.1 mm) compared to Group A (mean 2.4 mm), likely due to initial soft tissue remodeling. By 1 month, both groups showed improved tissue adaptation, with Group A averaging 2.2 mm and Group B 2.6 mm. At 3 months, probing depths stabilized in both groups (Group A: 2.0 mm; Group B: 2.3 mm), with healthy tissue contours and no significant inflammation. Composite use provided consistent soft tissue support during early healing.
Conclusion: The use of composite around scan bodies supports favorable soft tissue healing and stable pocket depths in both healed and immediate post-extraction implant placements. While initial differences in probing depth were observed, healing outcomes were comparable by 3 months, indicating that composite application can be a valuable aid in maintaining peri-implant tissue form during the early healing phase.