Rotational Flap to Enhance Buccal Gingival Thickness and Implant Emergence Profile in the Esthetic Zone: Two Cases Reports

OBJECTIVE Many techniques have been developed to enhance the gingival thickness, gingival level and emergence profile around the implant in the esthetic zone. INTRODUCTION In this study, a buccal rotational flap was used to improve the implant site in the esthetic zone and increase gingival tissue thickness. METHODS Two cases involved the use of a rotational flap during second-stage implant surgery, one case involved the use of a temporary crown with a healing abutment, and another case involved the use of a healing abutment. RESULT The cases were followed up until the final crown was placed. The implant site was improved in 2 cases; the gingival thickness increased, the gingival level was enhanced and the emergence profile was developed. CONCLUSION Many factors affect the results of a rotational flap; some factors are surgical, while others are prosthetic, biological and anatomical.