Evidence analysis shows that the present knowledge about biologic width around implants is mainly derived from animal studies and that clinical controlled human studies are insufficient
PURPOSE The concept of biologic width forms a basis for successful peri-implant soft tissue integration around titanium implants .
Therefore , the objectives of this review are to determine and critically evaluate the present knowledge about biologic width around implants and to establish future research trends .
Methods for comparing the results of different studies.
The reader of oral and maxillofacial implant literature is challenged to be cognizant of the quality of clinical research data . The large variety of possible study design s utilized by clinical research ers requires the reader to have a fundamental awareness of the advantages , disadvantages , and limitations of commonly utilized study design s. This article aims to provide the reader with information to make an informed decision regarding the quality of a clinical research paper , so that he or she can judge whether the information presented in any given manuscript was obtained in a manner that truly minimizes bias , in the form of systematic or r and om errors , and whether it warrants serious consideration for clinical decision making . Special consideration is given to scientific literature pertaining to the use of oral and maxillofacial implants . In addition , the reader is presented with a method for placing any single manuscript within a " hierarchy of evidence " enabling an " estimate of confidence " in a particular therapy . By utilizing such methods to appraise the quality of research data , clinicians and patients will be better informed when making treatment-planning decisions
Evidence analysis shows that the present knowledge about biologic width around implants is mainly derived from animal studies and that clinical controlled human studies are insufficient
PURPOSE The concept of biologic width forms a basis for successful peri-implant soft tissue integration around titanium implants .
Therefore , the objectives of this review are to determine and critically evaluate the present knowledge about biologic width around implants and to establish future research trends .