Influence of Mucosa Tissue Thickness on Marginal Bone Loss of Implants With Smooth Collars

Twenty eight adult patients who fulfill the inclusion criteria will be divided into 2 groups based upon the mucosa thickness (\<2 mm and ≥2 mm). A signed written informed consent will be obtained from all subjects. Subjects will not be screened or treated until an informed consent has been obtained. Patient information will be protected according to the privacy regulations of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The enrolled patients will receive implants with 1 mm polished collar. Implants will be restored at 4 (±1) months after placement. Outcome analyses will be performed until 1 (±1 month) year after loading and clinical and radiographic parameters will be evaluated to compare clinical outcomes between groups. The primary outcome is implant marginal bone loss and probing depth from clinical and radiographic measurements.