The Effect of Concave Healing Abutment on Soft Tissue Healing

Inclusion Criteria: a) patients older than 18 years in need of implant therapy in the posterior area of the mandible and maxilla, b) good general/systemic health (ASA type I, II), c) patients who committed to attend all visits of the study, d) placement of a Ø 4.2 mm implant without requiring bone augmentation, e) adequate oral hygiene with FMPS (full mouth plaque score) \< 15% before surgery, f) absence of uncontrolled periodontal disease, g) agreeing to sign an informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: a) patients with a contributing medical history in which any surgery, disease, condition, or medication susceptible to compromise the healing of soft and hard tissues (e.g. non-controlled diabetes), b) liver function disorder, c) immune system disease, d) immunosuppressant drugs, e) toxic habits other than smoking that might compromise or affect healing, f) patients who have undergone chemotherapy or radiation treatment during the previous 5 years comprising the head and neck area, g) corticosteroids therapy or any other medication that could influence postoperative healing and/or osseointegration, h) bisphosphonate or Denosumab therapy (Prolia®), i) sites that underwent or require a horizontal or vertical bone regeneration procedure, j) inability or unwillingness to attend follow-up visits, k) patients unwilling to sign an informed consent form.