"SDS Facts" #2: Proven Soft Tissue Seal

24.10.2025 · 1 min

The surface properties of the transgingival part of SDS implants enhance the soft tissue seal comprising the periimplant epithelial and connective tissues, preventing periimplantitis and tissue recession.¹⁻²

Comparison of the connective seal in a zirconia tissue level implant and a titanium tissue level implant.

Key Takeaways

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• Strong mucosal seal
• Desired soft tissue seal
• Prevents peri-implantitis
• Extensive protection of oral health
• Less tissue recession
• Long-term results

Clinical Advantages for Surgeons:

Zirconia implants facilitate the formation of the soft tissue seal³⁻⁴, similar to natural teeth, contributing to:

Enhancement of the mucosal seal

preventing the onset of peri-implantitis^3-15

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Tissue stability

Reduced recession^6-16

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Less inflammation

^5-12

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Predictable aesthetic results

^5-10

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Less marginal bone loss

^7-10,17,18

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Success and survival rates

Long-term proved^13-16

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The proven soft tissue zirconia seal leads to a desired tissue and long-term stability of the implants, bringing patient satisfaction and improved quality of health.

References:

https://sds.directus.app/assets/d030fae5-6552-4129-be70-bda45a78ea2a/Proven-Soft-Tissue-Seal.pdf

"SDS Facts" #2: Proven Soft Tissue Seal

Key Takeaways

Clinical Advantages for Surgeons:

References:

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